bowed
US /boʊd/
UK /bəʊd/
動詞
1.
鞠躬, 低頭
bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
範例:
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He bowed his head in prayer.
他低頭祈禱。
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The audience bowed in respect to the king.
觀眾向國王鞠躬致敬。
2.
屈服, 順從
yield to pressure or a superior force
範例:
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The government finally bowed to public demand.
政府最終屈服於公眾要求。
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He refused to bow to their threats.
他拒絕屈服於他們的威脅。
形容詞
彎曲的, 弓形的
bent or curved
範例:
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The old man walked with a bowed back.
老人弓著背走路。
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The tree branches were heavily bowed with snow.
樹枝被雪壓得彎曲。