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。
02
卑屈に頭を下げる, 平伏する
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
