"kowtowing" in Chinese (Traditional)
卑躬屈膝奉承
Definition
對某人表現出過度的尊敬或服從,尤其是為了獲得好處或出於害怕。通常帶有貶義,用來形容對權威過分卑微的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
屬於正式或書面語,帶有負面意味,常用於如'kowtowing to authority'等語境。比一般的同意或討好意味更卑屈。
Examples
He was kowtowing to his boss to get a promotion.
他在**卑躬屈膝**老闆,希望升職。
She dislikes kowtowing to authority.
她不喜歡對權威**卑躬屈膝**。
The politician was accused of kowtowing to business interests.
那位政客被指責在對商界**卑躬屈膝**。
Stop kowtowing to her just because she’s in charge!
別因為她負責就**卑躬屈膝**!
People are always kowtowing to celebrities these days.
現在人們總是在**奉承**名人。
He got ahead at work by kowtowing to anyone with power.
他在公司裡通過對有權的人**卑躬屈膝**而升職。