
好词典

源自古英语hnodian,可能与古诺尔斯语hnossa(快速移动)有关,拟声词模仿头部快速上下动作的声音。
❶ 点头,表示同意、理解或打招呼的头部轻微上下摆动动作。常用于非正式交流或无声回应。
“She nods in agreement when I suggest going for lunch.”
(当我提议去吃午饭时,她点头表示同意。)
“The teacher nods at students who answer correctly.”
(老师对回答正确的学生点头示意。)
❶ 点头的动作或实例,通常作为肯定、认可或问候的非语言信号。
“She gave me a quick nod before leaving.”
(她离开前向我快速点了点头。)
“His nod indicated that the plan was approved.”
(他的点头表示计划已获批准。)
nod off — 指因困倦而打瞌睡,头部不由自主地上下摆动,通常发生在坐着的时候。
“Grandpa often nods off while watching TV after dinner.”
(爷爷经常在晚饭后看电视时打瞌睡。)
a nod is as good as a wink — 谚语,暗示微小的暗示或信号就足以传达完整信息,常用于心照不宣的情况。
“When the manager said 'maybe next year', we knew a nod was as good as a wink.”
(当经理说'也许明年'时,我们明白这暗示就是明确的拒绝。)