su·pine
adjective/ˈsuːpaɪn/, /ˈsjuːpaɪn/
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
(formal)- lying flat on your back
仰卧的；平躺着的 - a supine position
仰卧姿势 - Clare remained supine, her eyes closed.
克莱尔仍然仰卧着，闭着眼睛。
- a supine position
- (disapproving) not willing to act or disagree with somebody because you are lazy or morally weak
得过且过的；苟安的；软弱的 - the supine attitude of some of our politicians
我们一些政客的消极态度
- the supine attitude of some of our politicians
Word Originlate Middle English: the adjective from Latin supinus ‘bent backwards’ (related to super ‘above’); the noun from late Latin supinum, neuter of supinus.