obeisance /əʊˈbeɪsəns/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. 敬意; 尊敬 [正式] [usu N 'to' n]

  例：

  While he was still young and strong all paid obeisance to him.

  他年轻力壮时所有人都对他毕恭毕敬。

• 2. 

  N-VAR An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. 敬礼; (尤指)鞠躬 [正式]

  例：

  One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances.

  他们挨个儿走上前去，咕哝出几句欢迎词，尴尬地鞠躬致礼。