nodding
US /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɒdɪŋ/
名詞
點頭
the action of lowering and raising one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to indicate a direction
範例:
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He gave a slight nodding of his head in agreement.
他輕輕點頭表示同意。
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Her constant nodding showed she was paying attention.
她不停地點頭表明她在認真聽。
形容詞
點頭的, 打瞌睡的
(of a head) moving up and down, typically in agreement or drowsiness
範例:
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I saw a few nodding heads in the audience during the long lecture.
在漫長的講座中，我看到聽眾中有幾個人點頭。
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The old man sat in his chair, his head nodding gently as he dozed off.
老人坐在椅子上，打瞌睡時頭輕輕晃動。