nodding

• 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。

Describes something that is bending or swaying gently, or a person who is moving their head up and down in agreement or drowsiness.

1. Bending downwardC1formal

   Having branches or flower heads that droop or bend downward.

   下垂的

   • 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.

   同义词bowedcernuousdroopingpendulousweeping

   反义词erectuprightvertical

• 动词，指轻轻低下再抬起头部，常表示同意、认可或打招呼。

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   点头

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   同义词bobdip

   反义词shake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   点头

   • 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.

   同义词gestureindicatemotionsignal

   反义词shake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   打瞌睡

   • 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.

   同义词dozedrowse

短语动词变体nod off