curtsy
/ˈkɜːt.si/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɝːt.si/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkərt-sē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkɜːtsi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɜːrtsi/ (ame, ipa)
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。
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。
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。
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。
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.