bow /baʊ/ CET4 TEM4 ( bowing, bowed, bows )

• 1. 

  V-I When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body toward them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect. 鞠躬

  例：

  They bowed low to Louis and hastened out of his way.

  他们向路易斯深深地鞠躬并迅速给他让路。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Bow is also a noun. 鞠躬

  例：

  I gave a theatrical bow and waved.

  我夸张地鞠了一躬，然后挥了挥手。

• 3. 

  V-T If you bow your head, you bend it downward so that you are looking toward the ground, for example, because you want to show respect or because you are thinking deeply about something. 低下 (头)

  例：

  The Colonel bowed his head and whispered a prayer of thanksgiving.

  上校低下头，低声感恩祷告。

• 4. 

  V-I If you bow to pressure or to someone's wishes, you agree to do what they want you to do. 屈从

  例：

  Some stores are bowing to consumer pressure and stocking organically grown vegetables.

  有些商店屈于消费者的压力，供应有机蔬菜。