curtsey

原始詞典資料2 筆記錄

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curtseynoun/ˈkɝtsɪ/

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    A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees to lower her body in deference.

    • I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian.
    • Wid. I take my leaue with many thouſand thankes. / Rich. The Match is made, ſhee ſeales it with a Curſie.

curtseyverb/ˈkɝtsɪ/

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    To make a curtsey.

    • The hotel's staff never curtsied, nodded, or bowed to the owner as she passed, as they were staunch egalitarians.
    • "I’m sure you’ll excuse me, sir," said Mrs Varden, rising and curtseying.

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