kowtow
US /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
UK /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
動詞
叩頭, 屈從, 卑躬屈膝
act in an excessively subservient manner
範例:
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He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands.
他拒絕屈從於老闆不合理的要求。
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Some politicians are willing to kowtow to powerful lobbyists.
一些政客願意屈從於強大的說客。
名詞
叩頭, 屈從, 卑躬屈膝
an act of deep respect shown by kneeling and touching the forehead to the ground
範例:
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The ancient ritual involved a full kowtow before the emperor.
古老的儀式包括在皇帝面前行完整的叩頭禮。
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He performed a deep kowtow as a sign of respect.
他行了一個深叩頭禮以示尊敬。