"bow and scrape" 怎么发音
expression
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈskɹeɪp
BAU and SKRAYP or BOH and SKRAYP
bəʊ/ /ˈænd/ /skɹˈeɪp
BOH and SKRAYP
释义
To show too much respect or obey someone in a way that seems servile or insincere, often just to get their approval or favor.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbaʊ/, /ˈboʊ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈskɹeɪp
英式英语
bəʊ/ /ˈænd/ /skɹˈeɪp
简化发音
美式
BAU and SKRAYP or BOH and SKRAYP
英式
BOH and SKRAYP
语境中听
He always bows and scrapes to his boss.
People should not have to bow and scrape for respect.
She refused to bow and scrape just to get a promotion.
Do you really think bowing and scraping is going to impress them?