Translations for „curtsey“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary

I . curtsy, curtsey [ˈkɜːtsı] N

curtsy

(女子的)屈膝礼 qūxīlǐ

drop [or bob] a curtsy to sb

向某人行屈膝礼

II . curtsy, curtsey [ˈkɜːtsı] VB intr

curtsy

行屈膝礼 xīng qūxīlǐ

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English

In more formal variants of the curtsey, the girl/woman bends the knees outward (rather than straight ahead), often sweeping one foot behind her.

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We're sure the notorious rapper can curtsey if needs be.

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Girls would enter, bow or curtsey, and repeat on leaving.

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We were always rewarded by smiles and waves and responded with carefully rehearsed curtseys and bows.

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Either that, or we all better practise the curtsey.

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Non-ballerina women, if rumour is to be believed, curtseyed.

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Further, some female domestic workers curtsey for their employers.

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He arrived at 7:00pm, kept me standing there, practising curtsey and curtsey.

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At the end of a ballet class, students will also curtsey or bow to the teacher and the pianist to show gratitude.

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After they were all presented, in unison, they curtseyed to the audience.

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