"kowtowing" in Chinese (Simplified)
卑躬屈膝奉承
Definition
对某人表现出过度的尊敬或服从,尤其是为了获得好处或出于害怕。常用于贬义,形容对权威人物过分卑微的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于正式或书面语,带有贬义,常与权威、上司连用,如'kowtowing to authority'。意思比一般的同意或讨好更为卑微和极端。
Examples
He was kowtowing to his boss to get a promotion.
他在**卑躬屈膝**老板,希望升职。
She dislikes kowtowing to authority.
她不喜欢对权威**卑躬屈膝**。
The politician was accused of kowtowing to business interests.
那位政客被指责在对商界**卑躬屈膝**。
Stop kowtowing to her just because she’s in charge!
别因为她负责就**卑躬屈膝**!
People are always kowtowing to celebrities these days.
现在人们总是在**奉承**名人。
He got ahead at work by kowtowing to anyone with power.
他在公司里通过对有权的人**卑躬屈膝**而升职。