kowtow
US /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
UK /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
动词
叩头, 屈从, 卑躬屈膝
act in an excessively subservient manner
示例:
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He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands.
他拒绝屈从于老板不合理的要求。
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Some politicians are willing to kowtow to powerful lobbyists.
一些政客愿意屈从于强大的说客。
名词
叩头, 屈从, 卑躬屈膝
an act of deep respect shown by kneeling and touching the forehead to the ground
示例:
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The ancient ritual involved a full kowtow before the emperor.
古老的仪式包括在皇帝面前行完整的叩头礼。
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He performed a deep kowtow as a sign of respect.
他行了一个深叩头礼以示尊敬。