| 释义 |
phrasekowtow[kowtowed, kowtowed, kowtowing]
kowtow to
kowtow to sb/sth to do whatever someone who has power or authority wants you to do: Fabia really loved Vick. But her pride would not allow her to kowtow to him. Since the pharaohs were considered gods, the poor Egyptians were forced to kowtow to their demands.
kowtow to (someone or something)To seek esteem through deference to someone. Don't just kowtow to your boss—tell him what you really think. kowtow to someone or somethingto grovel to someone or something. I won't kowtow to anyone! You don't expect me to go in there and kowtow to that committee, do you? kowtow tov. To show someone or something excessive respect and obedience in order to gain or maintain favor: The peasants had to kowtow to the dictator. The staff kowtowed to every plan their boss proposed. |