kowtow
v[I, Ipr]
~ (to sb/sth) be submissive, humble or respectful (to sb/sth) (向某人[某事物])叩头, 磕头, 臣服
a refusal to kowtow (to the government's wishes on this issue) 拒绝屈从(於政府对这一问题的意旨).
🗣️ 情景例句
Good people are the most valuable commodity a company can possess.
人才是一家公司可以拥有的最宝贵的财富。
Congratulations on your winning the prize.
我恭喜你得奖了。
It took me ten minutes to persuade her to ring back later.