nod
/nɒd/ · /nɑːd/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2313 in the learning path
点头；点头示意
Definitions
v. to move your head down and up to communicate
点头；点头示意
n. a downward and upward head movement expressing a message
点头；点头示意
Example
She nodded when I offered her another cup of tea.
我问她是否再来杯茶时，她点了点头。
During group discussions, participants may nod to show understanding without necessarily agreeing with the speaker's views.
在小组讨论中，参与者可能通过点头表示理解，但并不一定赞同发言者的观点。
Collocations
- nod in agreement
- give a nod
- nod at someone
- nod off
Usage tip
过去式nodded；现在分词nodding，均双写d。
FAQ
- What does nod mean?
- to move your head down and up to communicate a downward and upward head movement expressing a message
- How is nod pronounced?
- UK /nɒd/, US /nɑːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
