curtsey
/kurt-see/US // ˈkɜrt si //UK // (ˈkɜːtsɪ) //
屈膝礼,行礼,屈身礼,屈膝礼节
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
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plural curt·sies.
- : a respectful bow made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.
v.无主动词 verb
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curt·sied, curt·sy·ing.
- : to make a curtsy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as incurtsy
as inkneel
Examples
"It's Stylites—bob yer curtsy," whispered Agnes in Connie's ear.
So, as she was about to pass me with a little curtsy and a pretty smile, I stopped her.
And then the lady went, sweeping a low curtsy to Mr. Dockwrath as she passed out of the room.
At a flash I had my whipping in a low dipped curtsy and a mocking smile like that she had flung to Falconnet.
In a moment she returned, dropped him a bit of curtsy, and informed him that her mistress would receive him.
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