curtsy
US /ˈkɝːt.si/
UK /ˈkɜːt.si/
名词
屈膝礼
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
示例:
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The young girl performed a graceful curtsy to the queen.
小女孩向女王行了一个优雅的屈膝礼。
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She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the room.
她离开房间前行了一个快速的屈膝礼。
动词
行屈膝礼
to perform a curtsy
示例:
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She curtsied politely to the Duchess.
她礼貌地向公爵夫人行屈膝礼。
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The ballerina curtsied to the audience after her performance.
芭蕾舞演员表演结束后向观众行屈膝礼。