kowtowing

听听怎么读

[kaʊˈtaʊɪŋ]

是什么意思

叩头( kowtow的现在分词 )；顺从；惟命是从；（对…）卑躬屈膝

英英释义

kowtow[ ,kəu'tau ]

n.a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
同义词：kotow
v.
- bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  同义词：scrapegenuflect
- try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
  "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
  同义词：fawntoadytrucklebootlickkotowsuck up

学习怎么用

权威例句

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