nodding 的 4 个定义
nod·ded, nod·ding.
- to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy.
- to doze, especially in a sitting position: The speaker was so boring that half the audience was nodding.
- (5)
nod·ded, nod·ding.
- to bend in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting.
- to express or signify by such a movement of the head: to nod approval; to nod agreement.
- to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head.
- to cause to lean or sway; incline.
- a short, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command, or because of drowsiness.
- a brief period of sleep; nap.
- a bending or swaying movement.
- (5)
- nod off, to fall asleep or doze, especially in a sitting position: He was reprimanded for nodding off in class.
- nod out, Slang. to fall asleep, especially owing to the effects of a drug.
nodding 近义词
sleepy
由nodding构成的短语
- nodding acquaintance
- nod off
- get the nod
更多nodding例句
- In a nod to the pandemic, Apple has had to limit the number of customers in its stores and make moves like shifting its popular “Today at Apple” series of in-store tutorials online.
- The first offering, which has already been put on film, is a nod to Signature’s most entrenched tradition, an embrace of the work of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
- It reminded us to appreciate small yet positive interactions with strangers—a wave, a nod, or a smile as we jogged by.
- This one was a nod to the company’s Service cloud, which encompasses both customer service and field service.
- While some other smartwatches offer some kind of nod to fitness tech, their offerings are likely OK for the casual fitness enthusiast but won’t satisfy the hardcore.
- When he says something, nod; this nodding will induce him to agree with you.
- “No, they deserve it,” he said before nodding and walking off.
- Somewhere, a no-longer-in-the-league Tebow is ruefully nodding.
- Over by the bed his wife and sister are nodding their heads.
- Keeping the same not-smile smile on your face, nodding quickly and answering with one word.
- "If you please," continued Mr Bellamy, nodding to them very graciously; and they departed.
- She turned her gaze away from the mirror, and saw Sarah's grey head inadvertently nodding, as it always nodded.
- Brittles is right, said Mr. Giles, nodding his head, approvingly; from a woman nothing else was to be expected.
- Still they were pleased to hear him, the elders nodding their heads approvingly, and smiling at one another.
- I have heard of you before, knowingly spoke the violinist, nodding his head sadly.