kow-tow

英 ['kaʊt'əʊ] 美 ['kaʊt'əʊ]

• v. 叩头; 磕头; 臣服

英英释义

名词 kowtow:

1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

动词 kowtow:

1. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering