bow
/bəʊ/; /baʊ/ · /boʊ/; /baʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5364 in the learning path
弓
Definitions
n. A curved weapon with a string used to shoot arrows.
弓
n. A knot with two loops and two loose ends.
蝴蝶结
v. To bend your head or body forward, often showing respect.
鞠躬；低头
Example
She tied a neat bow around the gift box.
她在礼盒上系了一个整齐的蝴蝶结。
In some cultures, people bow when greeting others, while elsewhere a handshake is more common.
在一些文化中，人们见面时会鞠躬，而在其他地方，握手更常见。
Collocations
- bow and arrow
- tie a bow
- bow your head
- bow to pressure
Usage tip
弓、蝴蝶结读/bəʊ/；鞠躬、船头读/baʊ/。
FAQ
- What does bow mean?
- A curved weapon with a string used to shoot arrows. A knot with two loops and two loose ends. To bend your head or body forward, often showing respect.
- How is bow pronounced?
- UK /bəʊ/; /baʊ/, US /boʊ/; /baʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
