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    bow

    US /bo/

    ・

    UK /baʊ/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To (cause to) curve or bend
    If you bow the wood too far it will break
    n.NounWooden weapon made to shoot arrows
    The archer prepared to shoot her bow at the target
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo bend forward at waist in order to show respect
    We should bow whenever we walk into a temple to show respect
    n.NounFront part of a boat
    You can sit by the bow while I steer the boat
    n.NounKnot with two loops used to tie shoelaces, etc.
    Let me teach you how to tie a bow with your shoelaces
    n.NounWood tool with horse hair used to play a violin
    I think this bow best suits the violin

    Video subtitles

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • To fit even more cabins and amenities, superstructures became wider, which shortened the bow.

      To fit even more cabins and amenities, superstructures became wider, which shortened the bow.

    • The bow didn't need to be long and pointed to cut through intense waves like on transatlantic liners.

      The bow didn't need to be long and pointed to cut through intense waves like on transatlantic liners.

    B1

    Van Gogh As a Guide to Confidence

    02:33Van Gogh As a Guide to Confidence
    • They will bow to Van Gogh when instructed to and  stamp on Van Gogh when no one tells them not to.

      They will bow to Van Gogh when instructed to and  stamp on Van Gogh when no one tells them not to.

    B2

    -Fallen Kingdom- - A Minecraft Parody of Coldplay's Viva la Vida (Music Video) Lyrics HD

    04:18-Fallen Kingdom- - A Minecraft Parody of Coldplay's Viva la Vida (Music Video) Lyrics HD
    • Never a bow in hand And that was when I ruled the land

      Never a bow in hand And that was when I ruled the land

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • a pod of rough-toothed dolphins cruises in the bow wave.

      a pod of rough-toothed dolphins cruises in the bow wave.

    C1

    Nathan Evans - Wellerman (Sea Shanty)

    02:36Nathan Evans - Wellerman (Sea Shanty)
    • The winds blew up her bow, Deptown or below, my bully boys blow.

      The winds blew up her bow, Deptown or below, my bully boys blow.

    B1

    Phineas and Ferb Season 5 First Episode | "Summer is Starting Right Now" | @disneychannelanimation

    22:00Phineas and Ferb Season 5 First Episode | "Summer is Starting Right Now" | @disneychannelanimation
    • Last year, we set the bar real high, and we deserve to take a bow.

      Last year, we set the bar real high, and we deserve to take a bow.

    B1

    土耳其爆逾十年來最大示威 反對派市長被捕激發衝突- BBC News 中文

    05:29土耳其爆逾十年來最大示威 反對派市長被捕激發衝突- BBC News 中文
    • He said he was entrusting himself to his nation and he would not bow to tyranny.

      He said he was entrusting himself to his nation and he would not bow to tyranny.

    B1

    New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off

    02:57New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
    • The ship's most recognizable feature, the iconic bow, showing signs of inevitable decay.

      The ship's most recognizable feature, the iconic bow, showing signs of inevitable decay.

    • The ship's most recognizable feature, the iconic bow, showing signs of inevitable decay.

      The ship's most recognizable feature, the iconic bow, showing signs of inevitable decay.

    B1

    如何在任何情況下都保持冷靜,永遠不再生氣 ► Dr Peter Attia 彼得-阿提亞(中英字幕)

    08:12如何在任何情況下都保持冷靜,永遠不再生氣 ► Dr Peter Attia 彼得-阿提亞(中英字幕)
    • So if I'm out there shooting my bow and arrow and I don't get a bullseye, instead of screaming at myself, I have to say, oh, imagine it's my buddy JR who just missed that shot.

      So if I'm out there shooting my bow and arrow and I don't get a bullseye, instead of screaming at myself, I have to say, oh, imagine it's my buddy JR who just missed that shot.

    B1

    UK vs USA Holiday Special | Food Wars | Insider Food

    37:58UK vs USA Holiday Special | Food Wars | Insider Food
    • Penguin wearing a red bow tie, I guess.

      Penguin wearing a red bow tie, I guess.

    B2