nodding

柯林斯词典

1. V-T/V-I If you nod, you move your head downward and upward to show that you are answering "yes" to a question, or to show agreement, understanding, or approval. 点头[no passive]
"Are you okay?" I asked. She nodded and smiled. “你还好吧？”我问道。她点点头笑了。
Jacques tasted one and nodded his approval. 雅克品尝了一个并点头表示赞许。
2. N-COUNT Nod is also a noun. 点头
She gave a nod and said, "I see."
她点了一下头说：“我明白了。”
"Probably," agreed Hunter, with a slow nod of his head. “可能，”亨特慢慢点了一下头赞同地说道。
3. V-I If you nod in a particular direction, you bend your head once in that direction in order to indicate something or to give someone a signal. (朝某方向) 点头示意[no passive]
"Does it work?" he asked, nodding at the piano. “它能弹吗？”他问道，点头指向那架钢琴。
She nodded toward the dining room. "He's in there."
她朝餐厅点了点头说：“他在那里面。”
4. V-T/V-I If you nod, you bend your head once, as a way of saying hello or goodbye. 点头 (以示打招呼或告别)[no passive]
All the girls nodded and said "Hi."
所有女孩们都点头说:“你好。”
Both of them smiled and nodded at friends. 他们两个都微笑着朝朋友们点了点头。
Tom nodded a greeting. 汤姆点头打了个招呼。