在传统仪式上,学生们向老师行叩头礼以示尊敬。

During the traditional ceremony, the students performed kowtowing to their teacher as a sign of deep respect.

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During the traditional ceremony, the students performed kowtowing to their teacher as a sign of deep respect.

kowtowing 是动词 kowtow 的现在分词形式。kowtow 源自中文"叩头"的音译,指中国古代表示极度尊敬的一种礼节,即跪地磕头。在现代英语中,kowtow 不仅指具体的叩头动作,也常用来比喻"卑躬屈膝""过分顺从"的行为。

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