kowtow
kow
ˈkaʊ
kaw
tow
taʊ
taw
British pronunciation
/kˈa‌ʊta‌ʊ/
kotow

Definizione e significato di "kowtow"in inglese

01

kowtow, prosternazione

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
01

prostrarsi, adulare servilmente

to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
example
Esempi
He is currently kowtowing to his new boss in hopes of securing a more favorable position.
Attualmente sta inginocchiandosi al suo nuovo capo nella speranza di assicurarsi una posizione più favorevole.
02

prostrare

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
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