nodding
US /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɒdɪŋ/
名词
点头
the action of lowering and raising one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to indicate a direction
示例:
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He gave a slight nodding of his head in agreement.
他轻轻点头表示同意。
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Her constant nodding showed she was paying attention.
她不停地点头表明她在认真听。
形容词
点头的, 打瞌睡的
(of a head) moving up and down, typically in agreement or drowsiness
示例:
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I saw a few nodding heads in the audience during the long lecture.
在漫长的讲座中，我看到听众中有几个人点头。
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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，打瞌睡时头轻轻晃动。