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单词 obeisance
释义 obei·sance
\ōˈbāsən(t)s, əˈ-, -bēs-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English obeisaunce, from Middle French obeissance, from obeissant (from Old French) + -ance
1. obsolete : obedience 1, 2
2.
 a. : a movement of the body (as a bending or prostration) or other gesture made in token of respect or submission : bow, curtsy
  < after making his obeisances he approached the altar >
 b. : an attitude of respect : deference, homage
  < an author could hardly ask for more than this cultivated obeisance — Wolcott Gibbs >
Synonyms: see honor
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