make one's bow 1. 进入 make one's bow into a hall 一路点头致意走进大厅 2. (演员、政治家等)初次在公众前露面；向观众(或听众)行礼 His new novel will make its bow next year. 他新写的小说将于明年与读者见面。 This pianist made his bow and sat down to play. 钢琴家向听众行礼致意，然后坐下演奏。 3. 引退 make one's bow at the age of 70 70岁时引退 4. 退场，离开舞台