
好词典

源自古英语būgan(弯曲),与古北欧语boga(弓)同源,后演变为表示低头行礼和乐器弓弦动作的现代用法。
❶ 指弯腰或低头的动作,通常表示尊敬、感谢或服从。常见于正式场合、表演谢幕或宗教仪式中。
“The actor received applause and responded with a deep bowing.”
(演员收到掌声后深深鞠躬回应。)
“In Japanese culture, bowing is an important form of greeting.”
(在日本文化中,鞠躬是重要的问候方式。)
❶ 作为bow的现在分词,描述正在进行的弯腰动作,或乐器演奏时用琴弓拉弦的动作。
“He was bowing repeatedly to show his gratitude.”
(他不断鞠躬以表达感激之情。)
“The cellist was bowing the strings with great emotion.”
(大提琴手正充满感情地运弓拉弦。)
bowing out — 指退出某个活动、职位或竞争,通常带有优雅退场的意味。
“After 30 years of service, she's bowing out as company director.”
(服务三十年后,她将卸任公司董事职位。)
bowing and scraping — 形容过分谄媚或卑躬屈膝的行为,带有贬义色彩。
“The assistant was bowing and scraping to the new manager.”
(那个助理对新经理极尽谄媚之能事。)