kotow

英['kəʊ'taʊ] 美['koʊ'taʊ]
  • n. (汉语)磕头(头着地的大礼)
  • v. 磕头;卑躬屈膝
  • =kowtow.
  • koto n.(日本的)十三弦古筝;古筝
  • kotow n.(汉语)磕头(头着地的大礼)v.磕头;卑躬屈膝=kowtow.
Noun:
  1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

Verb:
  1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering;

    "He is always kowtowing to his boss"