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nodded

UK //ˈnɒdɪd//US //ˈnɑːdɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'nodden',可能模仿点头动作的拟声词。

verb

❶ 点头,表示同意、理解或打招呼的动作。通常指上下轻微移动头部,是一种非语言交流方式。

“She nodded in agreement when I asked if she understood.”

(当我问她是否理解时,她点头表示同意。)

“The teacher nodded to signal the students to begin the test.”

(老师点头示意学生们开始考试。)

同义词:gestured, signaled, indicated

常见短语

nodded off — 打瞌睡,指因困倦而无意中短暂睡着,通常发生在坐着或不太舒适的姿势时。

“He nodded off while watching TV and missed the end of the show.”

(他看电视时打瞌睡,错过了节目的结尾。)