bow/baʊ/

v. bend one's body or head towards sb as a form of greeting them or showing respect

n. the act of bending one's body or head forward

v. [I; T] 鞠躬，弯腰行礼；低（头）：[bow to/before sb] They bowed to the guest.他们向客人鞠躬。

◇He bowed his head in shame. 他羞愧地低下了头。

n. [C] 鞠躬，弯腰行礼：The play ended and the boy took （或gave） a bow. 演出结束后，男孩（向观众）鞠躬致谢。

音组-ow/-aʊ/

allow; bow; cow; how; now