curtsy
/ˈkɜːt.si/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɝːt.si/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkərt-sē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkɜːtsi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɜːrtsi/ (ame, ipa)
curtsy — verb
- curtsypresent simple I / you / we / they
- curtsies3rd person singular
- curtsying-ing form
- curtsiedpast simple
1. to bend your knees quickly with one foot placed behind the other, as a formal ge
to bend your knees quickly with one foot placed behind the other, as a formal gesture of respect shown traditionally by women and girls — for example, when meeting a royal person or after a dance performance.
The schoolgirls all curtsied politely when Princess Anne walked past their row.
intransitive: curtsy + adverb (politely) + when-clause
Young Elena curtsied to the audience with a bright smile after her ballet piece.
The maids-in-waiting were taught to curtsy every time the queen entered the room.
During the ceremony, the young women curtsied one by one as their names were called.
Little Mia practised her curtsy before a mirror ahead of the school play.
文法句型
curtsy + to + [person]
curtsy + before + [person]
用法筆記
The subject is typically a woman or a girl. Men and boys perform a bow instead. This verb is almost always used without a direct object.
常見錯誤
curtsy — noun
- curtsysingular
- curtsiesplural
1. a respectful gesture where a woman or girl bends her knees, placing one foot beh
a respectful gesture where a woman or girl bends her knees, placing one foot behind the other, to show respect toward someone important or as part of a traditional dance.
Keiko practised a graceful curtsy in her gown before the school's winter ball.
collocation: practice a curtsy
The dancers ended their performance with a deep curtsy to thank the audience.
Sofia's mother showed her how to do a proper curtsy before meeting the ambassador.
Each bridesmaid gave a small curtsy as she walked past the royal guests.
The ballet teacher complimented Ana on the elegance of her curtsy after the routine.
文法句型
make/give/do + a + curtsy
with a + curtsy
用法筆記
Frequently paired with the verbs 'make', 'give', 'do', or 'practice'. The noun is most common in descriptions of formal ceremonies, royal encounters, or ballet performances.