Obeisance



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 鞠躬, 敬礼
• ［英］ n. 鞠躬, 敬礼 ( a gesture of respect or reverence)
• ［记］ obey ( 服从) +sance -> 服从的态度 -> 鞠躬

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English obeisaunce obedience, obeisance, from Anglo-French obeisance, from obeissant, present participle of obeir to obey
• Date: 14th century
• 1. a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission ; bow
• 2. acknowledgment of another's superiority or importance ; homage <makes obeisance to her mentors>
• ? obeisant adjective
• ? obeisantly adverb

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