KOWTOW - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
kowtow (verb)
/ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
Giải nghĩa:
To behave very respectfully toward someone with higher power, doing what they say even if you don't want to.
Ví dụ:
The young prince needed to kowtow to the king, even when he disagreed with him.
kowtow (verb)
/ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/
Giải nghĩa:
To bow deeply, with the forehead touching the ground. It is a traditional Chinese act of respect.
Ví dụ:
He kowtowed three times before the emperor as a sign of his respect.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'kowtow' refers to excessive respect or submission towards someone, often to gain favor or avoid punishment. It is usually used in a negative way to describe someone who is too obedient and lacking in confidence or self-respect. For example, if a student always agrees with everything the teacher says and never expresses their own thoughts or ideas, they might be criticized for kowtowing to their teacher.
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