Kowtow
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叩头, 磕头
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
01
叩头, 过分奉承
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
例子
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
一些员工对CEO卑躬屈膝，希望获得青睐或晋升。
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
她向教授阿谀奉承，认为这会帮助她获得更好的成绩。
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磕头, 跪拜
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
