"kowtowing" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ

KOW-TOW-ing or KOH-TOH-ing

UK

kˈaʊtaʊɪŋ

kow-TOW-ing

释义

Showing too much respect or obedience to someone, especially to gain favor or out of fear. Often used disapprovingly for people who act submissively to someone in power.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ

英式英语

kˈaʊtaʊɪŋ

简化发音

美式

KOW-TOW-ing or KOH-TOH-ing

英式

kow-TOW-ing

语境中听

He was kowtowing to his boss to get a promotion.

She dislikes kowtowing to authority.

The politician was accused of kowtowing to business interests.

Stop kowtowing to her just because she’s in charge!