kow-tow

英['kaʊt'əʊ] 美['kaʊt'əʊ]
  • v.叩头;磕头;臣服
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