nod /nɒd/ CET4 TEM4 ( nodding, nodded, nods )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If you nod, you move your head downward and upward to show that you are answering "yes" to a question, or to show agreement, understanding, or approval. 点头 [no passive]

  例：

  "Are you okay?" I asked. She nodded and smiled.

  “你还好吧？”我问道。她点点头笑了。

  例：

  Jacques tasted one and nodded his approval.

  雅克品尝了一个并点头表示赞许。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Nod is also a noun. 点头

  例：

  She gave a nod and said, "I see."

  她点了一下头说：“我明白了。”

  例：

  "Probably," agreed Hunter, with a slow nod of his head.

  “可能，”亨特慢慢点了一下头赞同地说道。

• 3. 

  V-I If you nod in a particular direction, you bend your head once in that direction in order to indicate something or to give someone a signal. (朝某方向) 点头示意 [no passive]

  例：

  "Does it work?" he asked, nodding at the piano.

  “它能弹吗？”他问道，点头指向那架钢琴。

  例：

  She nodded toward the dining room. "He's in there."

  她朝餐厅点了点头说：“他在那里面。”

• 4. 

  V-T/V-I If you nod, you bend your head once, as a way of saying hello or goodbye. 点头 (以示打招呼或告别) [no passive]

  例：

  All the girls nodded and said "Hi."

  所有女孩们都点头说:“你好。”

  例：

  Both of them smiled and nodded at friends.

  他们两个都微笑着朝朋友们点了点头。

  例：

  Tom nodded a greeting.

  汤姆点头打了个招呼。