to bow
01
鞠躬, 弯腰
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
Intransitive
例子
As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.
当女王进入房间时，朝臣们深深地鞠躬。
Upon receiving the prestigious award, the actor bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
在获得这一著名奖项时，演员鞠躬以感谢观众的掌声。
02
屈服, 顺从
to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion
Intransitive: to bow to a wish or opinion
例子
During the negotiation, both parties had to compromise and bow to some of the opposing viewpoints.
在谈判期间，双方不得不妥协并屈服于一些反对观点。
The manager was open-minded and willing to bow to new ideas from team members.
经理思想开放，愿意屈从团队成员的新想法。
03
拉弓, 用弓演奏
to play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one, using a narrow, slightly curved stick
Transitive: to bow a piece of music
例子
In the orchestra, the cellist carefully bowed each note.
在管弦乐队中，大提琴手小心地用弓拉每一个音符。
The musician demonstrated different techniques as he bowed the double bass.
音乐家在拉低音提琴时展示了不同的技巧。
04
鞠躬, 弯腰
to express thanks, agreement, or other sentiments by bending one's head respectfully
Transitive: to bow a sentiment
例子
She glanced at her mentor before bowing a deep gratitude for their guidance.
她在深深鞠躬表示感谢他们的指导之前，瞥了一眼她的导师。
The athlete made eye contact with her coach, then bowed sincere appreciation.
运动员与她的教练进行了眼神交流，然后鞠躬表示真诚的感谢。
Bow
01
a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons
例子
She tied her shoes in a neat bow.
The gift was decorated with a bright bow.
02
弓, 小提琴弓
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
例子
The violinist gracefully drew her bow across the strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
小提琴手优雅地拉着她的弓划过琴弦，奏出了一段令人难忘的美丽旋律。
He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing.
他在音乐会前仔细地给弓上了松香，以确保演奏流畅。
03
弓, 弓箭
a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows
例子
The archer strung his bow and notched an arrow, aiming carefully at the distant target.
弓箭手拉开他的弓并搭上一支箭，仔细瞄准远处的目标。
Her ancient bow, handed down through generations, was still as strong and flexible as ever.
她那古老的弓，代代相传，依然像以前一样坚固而灵活。
04
蝴蝶结, 丝带
a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot
例子
She added a bright red bow to her ponytail, giving her hairstyle a playful touch.
她在马尾辫上加了一个鲜红色的蝴蝶结，给她的发型增添了一抹俏皮。
The gift box was wrapped in shiny paper and adorned with a large, elegant bow.
礼物盒用闪亮的纸包裹着，并装饰着一个大而优雅的蝴蝶结。
05
a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The performers gave a synchronized bow.
The orchestra gave a bow at the end of the concert.
