Suchen
Kowtow
01
Kowtow, Prostration
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
01
schmeicheln, kriechen
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
Example
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
If he were to kowtow to the committee, he might have a better chance of having his proposal approved.
02
verbeugen, sich niederbeugen
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
