Como Pronunciar "kowtow to"
expression
KOW-TOW to, KOH-TOH to, tuh, ti
kow-TOW too
Definição
To act in an excessively obedient or submissive way toward someone important or with power, often to gain favor or avoid trouble.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
Inglês Britânico
kˈaʊtaʊ/ /tˈuː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KOW-TOW to, KOH-TOH to, tuh, ti
UK
kow-TOW too
Ouça em Contexto
She always kowtows to her manager and agrees with everything he says.
Some politicians kowtow to wealthy donors to get support.
You don't need to kowtow to people who treat you badly.
He refuses to kowtow to anyone, no matter how important they are.