kowtow

[ˌkaʊˈtaʊ] [kaʊˈtaʊ, ˈkaʊˌtaʊ]
  • 第三人称单数:kowtows;
  • 过去式:kowtowed;
  • 过去分词:kowtowed;
  • 现在分词:kowtowing;
  • 例句
    同义词
    • kowtow的同义词之:
      kneel
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    • Noun
      1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
    • Verb
      1. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
      2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering;
      "He is always kowtowing to his boss"