curtsy
US /ˈkɝːt.si/
UK /ˈkɜːt.si/
名詞
屈膝禮
a formal gesture made by women, consisting of a bending of the knees and a slight lowering of the body, especially as a sign of respect
範例:
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The young girl performed a graceful curtsy to the queen.
小女孩向女王行了一個優雅的屈膝禮。
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She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the room.
她離開房間前行了一個快速的屈膝禮。
動詞
行屈膝禮
to perform a curtsy
範例:
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She curtsied politely to the Duchess.
她禮貌地向公爵夫人行屈膝禮。
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The ballerina curtsied to the audience after her performance.
芭蕾舞演員表演結束後向觀眾行屈膝禮。