كيف تنطق "kowtowing"
word
ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ
KOW-TOW-ing or KOH-TOH-ing
kˈaʊtaʊɪŋ
kow-TOW-ing
التعريف
Showing too much respect or obedience to someone, especially to gain favor or out of fear. Often used disapprovingly for people who act submissively to someone in power.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ
الإنجليزية البريطانية
kˈaʊtaʊɪŋ
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
KOW-TOW-ing or KOH-TOH-ing
بريطاني
kow-TOW-ing
استمع في السياق
He was kowtowing to his boss to get a promotion.
She dislikes kowtowing to authority.
The politician was accused of kowtowing to business interests.
Stop kowtowing to her just because she’s in charge!