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kowtow

/ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/

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noun

Prosternation

The act of kowtowing.

Examples :

"The student's kowtow to the teacher's every command showed a lack of independent thought. "

La prosternation de l'élève devant chaque ordre du professeur montrait un manque de pensée indépendante.

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verb

s'incliner, se prosterner

To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.

Examples :

"The student kowtowed to the teacher, hoping to avoid a punishment. "

L'élève s'est incliné devant le professeur, espérant éviter une punition.

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verb

S'incliner profondément, se prosterner

To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

Examples :

"The visiting dignitaries refused to kowtow to the emperor, considering it a sign of excessive submission. "

Les dignitaires en visite ont refusé de se prosterner devant l'empereur, considérant cela comme un signe de soumission excessive.

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verb

S'incliner profondément, se prosterner

To bow very deeply.

Examples :

"The new employee had to kowtow to the CEO during the important business meeting. "

Le nouvel employé a dû s'incliner profondément devant le PDG lors de l'importante réunion d'affaires.

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