kowtowing
[kaʊˈtaʊɪŋ]

v.

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

权威例句

Kowtowing to old ways
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