nodding
US /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɒdɪŋ/
명사
고개 끄덕임, 끄덕임
the action of lowering and raising one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to indicate a direction
예시:
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He gave a slight nodding of his head in agreement.
그는 동의하며 가볍게 고개를 끄덕였다.
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Her constant nodding showed she was paying attention.
그녀의 계속된 고개 끄덕임은 그녀가 주의를 기울이고 있음을 보여주었다.
형용사
고개를 끄덕이는, 졸고 있는
(of a head) moving up and down, typically in agreement or drowsiness
예시:
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I saw a few nodding heads in the audience during the long lecture.
긴 강의 동안 청중들 사이에서 몇몇 고개를 끄덕이는 사람들을 보았다.
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The old man sat in his chair, his head nodding gently as he dozed off.
노인은 의자에 앉아 졸면서 머리를 부드럽게 끄덕였다.