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Kowtow
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kowtow, prosternação
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
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prostrar-se, adulador servil
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
Exemplos
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
Alguns funcionários bajulam o CEO, na esperança de ganhar favores ou promoções.
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
Ela bajulou seu professor, acreditando que isso a ajudaria a obter uma nota melhor.
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curvar-se servilmente, prostrar-se
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
