nodding
/ˈnɒd.ɪŋ/adjective
B2formalcommon/ˈnɒd.ɪŋ/Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.
ruОписывает что-то, что мягко наклоняется или покачивается, или человека, который кивает головой в знак согласия или от дремоты.esDescribe algo que se inclina o se balancea suavemente, o a una persona que asiente con la cabeza en señal de acuerdo o por somnolencia.frDécrit quelque chose qui s'incline ou se balance doucement, ou une personne qui hoche la tête en signe d'accord ou à cause de la somnolence.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich sanft neigt oder wiegt, oder eine Person, die mit dem Kopf nickt, um Zustimmung oder Schläfrigkeit auszudrücken.ptDescreve algo que se inclina ou balança suavemente, ou uma pessoa que acena com a cabeça em sinal de concordância ou por sono.zh形容某物轻轻低垂或摇摆,也指人点头表示同意或因困倦而打盹。arيصف شيئًا يميل أو يتأرجح بلطف، أو شخصًا يحني رأسه بالموافقة أو من النعاس.
- Bending downward C1 formal
Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.
- The nodding tulips in the garden looked delicate in the breeze.
- Botanists identified the plant by its nodding flower heads.
- The willow tree had nodding branches that touched the ground.
ruПоникающийesInclinado hacia abajofrNodding (botanique)deÜberhängendptDescaídozh下垂的arمتدلٍّ
- more nodding comparative form
- most nodding superlative form
verb
A2formalcommon/nɒd/A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.
ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по легкому опусканию и поднятию головы, часто как жест согласия, признания или приветствия.esVerbo que denota el acto de inclinar y levantar ligeramente la cabeza, a menudo como gesto de asentimiento, reconocimiento o saludo.frVerbe désignant l'action d'incliner brièvement la tête vers le bas puis de la relever, souvent en signe d'accord, de reconnaissance ou de salutation.deVerb, das eine leichte Senkung und Hebung des Kopfes bezeichnet, oft als Geste der Zustimmung, Anerkennung oder Begrüßung.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de abaixar e levantar levemente a cabeça, geralmente como gesto de concordância, aprovação, reconhecimento ou cumprimento.zh动词,指轻轻低下再抬起头部,常表示同意、认可或打招呼。arفعل يدل على تحريك الرأس بخفة إلى أسفل ثم إلى أعلى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الموافقة أو الإشارة إلى شخص ما أو التحية.
- Move head up and down A2 formal
To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.
- She nodded her head in agreement.
- He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
- The teacher nodded at the student to continue.
ruКиватьesasentir con la cabezafrhocher la têtedeNickenptAcenar com a cabeçazh点头arإيماءة الرأس
الأضداد: shake
- Signal or gesture A2 formal
To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.
- He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
- She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
- The guard nodded for us to enter the building.
ruКивнутьesasentir con la cabezafrsigne de tête (vers le bas)deNickenptAcenar com a cabeçazh点头arأومأ برأسه
المرادفات: gestureindicatemotionsignal
الأضداد: shake
- Become drowsy B1 informal
To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.
- He nodded off during the boring lecture.
- She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
- The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.
ruКлевать носомesCabecearfrs'assoupirdeMit dem Kopf nickenptCochilar sentadozh打瞌睡arالإغفاء والرأس يميل
- nodded past participle
- nodded past simple
- nodding present participle
- nods third person singular
الصيغ المركّبة: nod off