bowing

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что изгибается или наклоняется вниз, или человека, который наклоняется вперёд в знак уважения или подчинения.

An adjective describing something that bends or curves downward, or a person who is bending forward as a gesture of respect or submission.

1. Excessively deferentialC1formal

   Showing an overly respectful or submissive attitude, often to the point of being servile.

   Чрезмерно почтительный

   • His bowing attitude towards the manager annoyed his colleagues.
   • She gave a bowing apology, which seemed insincere.
   • The bowing servant never questioned his master's orders.

   Синонимыcringingdeferentialfawninggrovelingobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Антонимыarrogantcontemptuousdisdainfulhaughtyimperiousinsolentsupercilious

• Существительное, обозначающее действие наклона головы или тела в знак почтения, подчинения или приветствия, а также технику управления смычком при игре на струнном инструменте.

A noun referring to the act of bending the head or body as a sign of reverence, submission, or greeting, or the technique of managing a bow when playing a stringed instrument.

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1. Gesture of respect or submissionB1formal

   The act of bending the head, body, or knee as a sign of reverence, submission, shame, or greeting.

   Поклон

   • The performer acknowledged the applause with a deep bowing.
   • In many cultures, bowing is a traditional form of greeting.
   • His bowing before the king showed his respect.
   • She made a slight bowing of her head in apology.

   Синонимыbowcurtsygenuflectionkowtowobeisanceprostrationsalaam

2. Technique for string instrumentsB2formal

   The technique of using a bow to play a stringed instrument, such as a violin or cello.

   Ведение смычка

   • The violinist's bowing was smooth and precise.
   • Proper bowing is essential for producing a good tone on the cello.
   • He practiced his bowing technique for hours every day.
   • The teacher corrected her bowing to improve the sound.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия наклона головы или верхней части тела вперёд как жест уважения, подчинения или признания.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, submission, or acknowledgment.

1. Bend forwardA2formal

   To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or submission.

   Кланяться

   • The performer bowed to the audience after the show.
   • In Japan, people often bow when greeting each other.
   • He bowed his head in shame.

   Синонимыbendcurtsygenuflectinclinekneelprostratestoop

   Антонимыliftrisestraighten

2. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in to pressure, authority, or a superior force.

   Уступить

   • The government bowed to public pressure and changed the law.
   • She refused to bow to their demands.
   • He bowed to the inevitable and accepted the decision.

   Синонимыacquiescecapitulateconcededefergive inrelentsubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

   Антонимыdefyopposeresistwithstand

3. Bend under weightB2formal

   To bend or curve under a heavy load or pressure.

   Гнуться

   • The tree branches bowed under the weight of the snow.
   • The shelf bowed slightly from the heavy books.
   • The old bridge began to bow in the middle.

   Синонимыbendbucklecurvedroopgivesagwarp

   Антонимыstiffenstraighten

Фразовые вариантыbow downbow out