curtsy
curtsy — 動詞
- 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
行屈膝禮
女子彎膝行禮以示尊敬
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.
當 Princess Anne 走過時，女學生們都禮貌地行了屈膝禮。
intransitive: curtsy + adverb (politely) + when-clause
Young Elena curtsied to the audience with a bright smile after her ballet piece.
小 Elena 在芭蕾表演結束後帶著燦爛的笑容向觀眾行屈膝禮。
The maids-in-waiting were taught to curtsy every time the queen entered the room.
侍女們被教導每逢女王進入房間時都要行屈膝禮。
passive: taught to curtsy + every time clause
During the ceremony, the young women curtsied one by one as their names were called.
在儀式中，年輕女士們依照名字被叫到的順序一一地行了屈膝禮。
Little Mia practised her curtsy before a mirror ahead of the school play.
小 Mia 在學校話劇演出前，對著鏡子練習屈膝禮。
pattern: practice + how to + [verb]
- curtsy politely
- curtsy to the audience
- curtsy before the queen
- learn to curtsy
- curtsy deeply
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 — 名詞
- curtsysingular
- curtsiesplural
1. a respectful gesture where a woman or girl bends her knees, placing one foot beh
屈膝禮
女性彎膝的正式禮儀姿勢
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.
Keiko 為了學校的冬季舞會，穿著禮服練習優雅的屈膝禮。
collocation: practice a curtsy
The dancers ended their performance with a deep curtsy to thank the audience.
舞者們以深深的屈膝禮向觀眾致謝，結束了表演。
Sofia's mother showed her how to do a proper curtsy before meeting the ambassador.
Sofia 的母親教她在晉見大使之前要如何行正確的屈膝禮。
collocation: do a proper curtsy
Each bridesmaid gave a small curtsy as she walked past the royal guests.
每位伴娘走過王室賓客面前時，都微微行了屈膝禮。
The ballet teacher complimented Ana on the elegance of her curtsy after the routine.
芭蕾老師稱讚 Ana 在表演結束後的屈膝禮非常優雅。
collocation: elegance of [possessive] curtsy
- deep curtsy
- proper curtsy
- make a curtsy
- give a curtsy
- do a curtsy
- small curtsy
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.