bowed
US /boʊd/
UK /bəʊd/
动词
1.
鞠躬, 低头
bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
示例:
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He bowed his head in prayer.
他低头祈祷。
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The audience bowed in respect to the king.
观众向国王鞠躬致敬。
2.
屈服, 顺从
yield to pressure or a superior force
示例:
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The government finally bowed to public demand.
政府最终屈服于公众要求。
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He refused to bow to their threats.
他拒绝屈服于他们的威胁。
形容词
弯曲的, 弓形的
bent or curved
示例:
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The old man walked with a bowed back.
老人弓着背走路。
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The tree branches were heavily bowed with snow.
树枝被雪压得弯曲。