nod

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Definitions

v.

To incline the head up and down to indicate agreement or as a greeting; to sway or move up and down.

点头(表示同意或打招呼);晃动

n.

An act of inclining the head as a sign of agreement or greeting; a reference or allusion to something.

点头(表示同意或打招呼);暗示,致意

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
nodother
=nod

Common Collocations

  • 1.nod in agreement点头同意
  • 2.nod off打瞌睡
  • 3.nod hello点头问好

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He gave a slight nod to acknowledge her suggestion.

  • 2.

    She nodded in agreement during the meeting.

  • 3.

    With a respectful nod, he greeted the elder.

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