to make (an) obeisance to sb (bow)向某人鞠躬
Mustafa takes his hand and instructs him when to stand and when to make an obeisance.穆斯塔法握着他的手, 教他何时站立、何时鞠躬。
One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances.他们挨个儿走上前去, 勉强地咕哝出几句欢迎词, 生硬地鞠躬致礼。