kowtows

听听怎么读
[kaʊˈtaʊz]
是什么意思
  • v.

    叩头( kowtow的第三人称单数 );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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