kotow
美['koʊ'taʊ] 英['kəʊ'taʊ]
n. (汉语)磕头(头着地的大礼)
v. 磕头;卑躬屈膝
sp. =kowtow.
英英释义
Noun- a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
Verb- try to gain favor by cringing or flattering;
"He is always kowtowing to his boss"