in a way that shows willingness to change because of what other people want, or to do what other people want

They pliantly gave their blessing to an illegal invasion. 他们顺从地祝福非法入侵。

in a way that shows an ability to change or to be used in different ways

It is wonderful to hear the piece played so pliantly and expressively. 听到这首曲子被演奏得如此婉转和富有表现力，真是太好了。

in a way that shows the ability to bend easily without being damaged or losing shape

The material flexes pliantly. 这种材料弯曲灵活。