to bow
01
bocka, göra en bugning
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
Intransitive
Exempel
As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.
När drottningen kom in i rummet bugade hovdjuparna djupt.
Upon receiving the prestigious award, the actor bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
När han mottog det prestigefyllda priset bugade skådespelaren sig för att erkänna publikens applåder.
02
ge vika, underkasta sig
to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion
Intransitive: to bow to a wish or opinion
Exempel
During the negotiation, both parties had to compromise and bow to some of the opposing viewpoints.
Under förhandlingarna var båda parter tvungna att kompromissa och böja sig för några av de motsatta synpunkterna.
The manager was open-minded and willing to bow to new ideas from team members.
Chefen var öppen och villig att böja sig för nya idéer från teammedlemmar.
03
dra stråken, spela med stråke
to play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one, using a narrow, slightly curved stick
Transitive: to bow a piece of music
Exempel
In the orchestra, the cellist carefully bowed each note.
I orkestern strök cellisten varje ton noggrant.
The musician demonstrated different techniques as he bowed the double bass.
Musikern demonstrerade olika tekniker när han strök kontrabasen.
04
bocka, böja sig
to express thanks, agreement, or other sentiments by bending one's head respectfully
Transitive: to bow a sentiment
Exempel
She glanced at her mentor before bowing a deep gratitude for their guidance.
Hon tittade på sin mentor innan hon bugade djupt i tacksamhet för deras vägledning.
The athlete made eye contact with her coach, then bowed sincere appreciation.
Atleten gjorde ögonkontakt med sin tränare, böjde sedan i uppriktig uppskattning.
Bow
01
a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons
Exempel
She tied her shoes in a neat bow.
The gift was decorated with a bright bow.
02
stråke, fiolstråke
a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin
Exempel
The violinist gracefully drew her bow across the strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
Violinisten drog graciöst sin stråke över strängarna och frambringade en förtrollande vacker melodi.
He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing.
Han hartsade noggrant sin stråke före konserten för att säkerställa smidigt spel.
03
båge, pilbåge
a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows
Exempel
The archer strung his bow and notched an arrow, aiming carefully at the distant target.
Bågskytten spände sin båge och satte en pil, noggrant sikta på det avlägsna målet.
Her ancient bow, handed down through generations, was still as strong and flexible as ever.
Hennes uråldriga båge, som gått i arv genom generationer, var fortfarande lika stark och flexibel som någonsin.
04
rosett, band
a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot
Exempel
She added a bright red bow to her ponytail, giving her hairstyle a playful touch.
Hon lade till en ljusröd rosett i sin hästsvans, vilket gav hennes frisyr en lekfull touch.
The gift box was wrapped in shiny paper and adorned with a large, elegant bow.
Presentasken var inslagen i glansigt papper och prydd med en stor, elegant rosett.
05
a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame
Exempel
He made a bow when greeting the elders.
The student executed a bow in front of the teacher.
06
an object or form that is curved in shape
Exempel
The arch formed a perfect bow over the pathway.
The branch grew in a natural bow.
07
the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
Exempel
The passengers stood at the bow to see the coastline.
The ship 's bow cut through the waves.
08
a stroke made by drawing a curved stick strung with horsehair across the strings of a stringed instrument
Exempel
The cellist executed a long, smooth bow.
She played the piece with a light, expressive bow.
09
the gesture of acknowledging applause by bending at the waist or head at the conclusion of a performance
Exempel
The performers gave a synchronized bow.
The orchestra gave a bow at the end of the concert.
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