"kowtow" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ

KOW-TOW or KOH-TOH

UK

kˈaʊtaʊ

KOW-TOW

释义

To show too much respect or obedience to someone, especially by doing what they want in a submissive way. Originally, it referred to the act of kneeling and touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect in Chinese culture.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ

英式英语

kˈaʊtaʊ

简化发音

美式

KOW-TOW or KOH-TOH

英式

KOW-TOW

语境中听

He refused to kowtow to the manager's unreasonable orders.

The official had to kowtow before the emperor.

She won't kowtow just to get a promotion.

Just because he's your boss doesn't mean you have to kowtow to him.