Kowtow
01
叩頭, 土下座
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
01
叩頭する, 過度にお世辞を言う
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
例
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
一部の従業員はCEOに媚びを売り、好意や昇進を得ようとしています。
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
彼女は教授に媚びを売り、それがより良い成績を得るのに役立つと信じていました。
02
卑屈に頭を下げる, 平伏する
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
