Obeisance
01
a bodily gesture such as bowing, kneeling, or lowering the head, used to express reverence, submission, shame, or greeting
Exempel
She made a low obeisance before the temple deity, her forehead touching the ground.
Hon gjorde en djup bugning inför tempelgudomen, med pannan mot marken.
The ambassador offered a formal obeisance to the emperor upon entering the court.
Ambassadören erbjöd en formell lydnad till kejsaren vid inträdet i hovet.
02
vördnad, lydnad
behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status
Exempel
The knight pledged obeisance to his sovereign, vowing loyalty and service.
Riddaren svor lydnad till sin suverän, lovade lojalitet och tjänst.
Her constant obeisance to her mentor bordered on self-effacement.
Hennes konstanta lydnad mot sin mentor gränsade till självutplåning.
