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(idiomatic, chiefly China) To unthinkingly obey or pander to authorities, especially the Chinese government.

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tremble and obey

Source Word

tremble and obey

China idiomatic historical

(idiomatic, chiefly China) To unthinkingly obey or pander to authorities, especially the Chinese government.

Japanese Meaning

恐れおののきながら、無批判に従う / 権威に媚びへつらい、迎合する

Under the authoritarian system, many journalists tremble and obey the government's demands to avoid punishment.

その権威主義体制の下で、多くのジャーナリストは萎縮して政府の要求にへつらい、罰を避けるために従っています。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, chiefly China) To unthinkingly obey or pander to authorities, especially the Chinese government.

Sense（2）

trembles and obeys

（ present singular third-person ）

trembling and obeying

（ participle present ）

trembled and obeyed

（ participle past ）

trembled and obeyed

（ past ）