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kowtow

/ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/

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noun

머리 숙여 절함

The act of kowtowing.

Examples :

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

학생이 선생님의 모든 명령에 머리 숙여 절하는 것은 독립적인 사고의 부족을 보여주었다.

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verb

굽실거리다, 아첨하다

To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.

Examples :

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

학생은 벌을 피하기 위해 선생님에게 굽실거렸다.

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verb

엎드리다, 절하다

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. "

방문한 고위 인사들은 과도한 굴복의 표시로 여겨 황제에게 엎드리는 것을 거부했다.

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verb

엎드리다, 절하다

To bow very deeply.

Examples :

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

새 직원은 중요한 사업 회의에서 CEO에게 엎드려 절해야 했다.

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