nods; nodded; nodding
nods; nodded; nodding
Learner's definition of NOD
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a : to move your head up and down as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval点头回答；点头同意；点头许可 [no object]
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He nodded agreement/approval.他点头同意/批准。
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I asked her if she could hear me, and she nodded her head.我问她能不能听见我讲话，她点了点头。
b : to move your head up and down as a signal to someone or as a way of saying hello or goodbye to someone点头打招呼；点头告别；点头示意 [no object]
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often + at [+ object]
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always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to slightly move your head in a specified direction朝某个方向点头 -
“The bathroom is around the corner,” he said, nodding to the left.“洗手间在拐角处。”他说道，头朝左边点了点。
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She nodded toward the dirty dishes and said she would get to them later.她朝那些脏碟子点点头，说待会儿就去洗。
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[no object] : to move up and down上下晃动
nod off
[phrasal verb] informal 2 nod /ˈnɑːd/ noun
plural nods
plural nods
Learner's definition of NOD
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[count] : a movement of your head up and down especially as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval : an act of nodding点头；点头同意；点头致意 2
[singular] somewhat informal : something done to show that someone or something has been chosen, approved, etc.被选中；得到许可 -
He received/got the party's nod as candidate for governor. [=the party chose him as candidate for governor]他被自己的党派推举为州长候选人。
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She deserves at least a nod [=she deserves at least some recognition] for her management of the project.她至少应该获得对她这次项目管理的肯定。
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We're waiting to get the nod [=to get approval] from the city to start the project.我们正在等待市政府批准开始这个项目。
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She finally gave us the nod on the plans. [=she finally approved our plans]她终于同意了我们的计划。
on the nod
British, informal
: by general agreement and without discussion未经讨论一致同意；默许