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TOEFL BNC: 1573 COCA: 1557

nod

1 nod /ˈnɑːd/ verb
nods; nodded; nodding
1 nod
/ˈnɑːd/
verb
nods; nodded; nodding
Learner's definition of NOD
: 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]
[+ object]
: 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]
often + to
often + at
[+ object]
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
[no object] : to move up and down上下晃动

nod off

[phrasal verb] informal
: to fall asleep打瞌睡;打盹
2 nod /ˈnɑːd/ noun
plural nods
2 nod
/ˈnɑːd/
noun
plural nods
Learner's definition of NOD
[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
[singular] somewhat informal : something done to show that someone or something has been chosen, approved, etc.被选中;得到许可

on the nod

British, informal
: by general agreement and without discussion未经讨论一致同意;默许
TOEFL BNC: 1573 COCA: 1557

nod

1 of 2

verb

nodded; nodding

intransitive verb

1
: to make a quick downward motion of the head whether deliberately (as in expressing assent or salutation) or involuntarily (as from drowsiness)
She nodded in agreement.
The guard nodded to us as we walked in.
He sat nodding by the fire.
2
: to incline or sway from the vertical as though ready to fall
signposts nodding in the wind
3
: to bend or sway the upper part gently downward or forward : bob gently
the plumes that nodded on his helmet
nodding flowers on long stems
4
: to make a slip or error in a moment of abstraction
… Fuentes nods, and his language then falls into … an overly learned mumbo-jumbo that stops the drama of his action. Robert Maurer

transitive verb

1
: to incline downward or forward
nodded his head in agreement
2
: to bring, invite, or send by a nod
nodded us in
3
: to signify by a nod
nodded their approval
nodder noun

nod

2 of 2

noun

1
: the act or an instance of nodding
gave a nod of greeting
2
: an indication especially of approval or recognition

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Verb She nodded when I asked her if she was ready. I asked her if she could hear me, and she nodded her head. “The bathroom is around the corner,” he said, nodding to the left. She nodded toward the dirty dishes and said she would get to them later.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Despite its popularity, the film received just one Oscar nod – best visual effects. Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 June 2022 The giant automaker will nod to its new Corolla Cross, and team up with Kane Brown, who will deliver his first performance at the VMAs. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Aug. 2022 His lyrics nod to shea butter and box braids in one song about fixing his daughter’s hair. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2022 Unlacquered brass finishes by Waterworks and Rejuvenation nod to the home’s farmhouse roots. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 28 July 2022 Fans of the Chargers can nod knowingly at Gee’s recollections, their eyes confirming as genuine any tale of James’ ability to separate a man from his senses. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 At which point a viewer will nod knowingly: More opportunity for flashbacks and psychobabble. John Anderson, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Leafy palm elements, meanwhile, nod to the original design of the historic baths. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 All of it was designed to nod to an anything-goes era of gaming when the medium was new and a premium was placed on wackiness. Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022
Noun
The lion rampant is a nod to the Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, the crown’s official banner in Scotland. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Her middle name is, of course, a nod to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The message is a nod to the conservationists who protected one of the last stands of towering old growth cypress trees in Florida clear cutting nearly a century ago. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Commander Moonikin Campos' name, picked via a public contest, is a nod to Arturo Campos, a NASA electrical power subsystem manager who aided in the troubled Apollo 13's safe return to Earth. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, Oreo and the Palace Museum created an imperial-themed line of Oreo cookies with flavors like green-tea cake, red-bean cake, and lychee-rose cake—the latter of which was a nod to the favorite snack of Qing Dynasty emperor Kangxi. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2022 The name, a reference to the Sears catalog released annually in late August leading up to the holiday season, is a nod to The Ion's past. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 23 Aug. 2022 The words are a nod to hip-hop roots, which embody peace, love and unity, said Shalina Ali, of True Skool, a youth creative arts organization that uses hip-hop culture to foster entrepreneurship and cultural awareness. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 While the previous Precision concept was a sedan, the new one's SUV shape is also a nod to changing consumer tastes, though Acura insists future styling cues will easily translate to other bodystyles as well. Derek Powell, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English nodden; perhaps akin to Old High German hnotōn to shake

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nod was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 1573 COCA: 1557
nod

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + NOD | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbrief, little, quick, slight, small微微點頭;快速點頭;稍稍點頭curt, perfunctory, terse草草點頭;敷衍的點頭;生硬的點頭He dismissed them with a curt nod.他只隨便點了一下頭就把他們打發走了。approving, satisfied表示讚許的/滿意的點頭She inspected my work and gave a satisfied nod.她檢查了我的工作後滿意地點了點頭。reassuring讓人安心的點頭knowing會意的點頭passing (figurative) 一帶而過的認可;略微類似The house is white, in a passing nod to Greek tradition.房子是白色的,略似希臘傳統風格。He gave a passing nod (= a brief acknowledgement) to the show that had launched his career.他對那次開始他生涯的表演一帶而過。VERB + NODgive (sb)(向某人)點頭My teacher gave me a nod of reassurance and I began.老師向我點頭表示鼓勵,我就開始了。get, receive得到許可He's ready to play and just waiting to get the nod from (= be approved by) the coach.他已做好準備上場,只等教練點頭。exchange互相點頭wait for等待同意PREPOSITIONat a nod, with a nod點頭nod from來自⋯的允許At a nod from Lawton, he gently turned the handle.得到勞頓的允許後,他輕輕轉動把手。nod in the direction of, nod of朝⋯方向點頭;⋯的點頭a nod of approval表示贊同的點頭nod to, nod towards/toward朝⋯點頭;向⋯點頭'I couldn't have done this alone,' he said with a nod towards / toward his partner.“這件事我一個人是不可能獨自完成的。”說着他朝同伴點了點頭。PHRASESa nod of sb's/the head點頭She answered with a slight nod of the head.她稍稍點了一下頭作答。
nod

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBjust, merely, only, simply只是點點頭;僅僅點頭;只不過點頭Ashamed, I could only nod.羞愧的我只能點點頭。emphatically, furiously, vigorously重重地/猛烈地/使勁地點頭'That's exactly it,' she said, nodding vigorously.“對,就是這樣。”她邊說邊拚命點頭。gently輕輕點頭She nodded gently to herself.她對自己輕輕點了點頭。almost imperceptibly, slightly幾乎察覺不到地/略微點了點頭slowly慢慢點頭quickly快速點頭briefly, briskly, curtly, stiffly簡單地/爽快地/匆忙/拘謹地點了一下頭He nodded curtly and walked away.他匆匆點了一下頭就走了。dumbly, mutely, silently, wordlessly無言地/無聲地/默默地/一言不發地點頭She could not speak but just nodded mutely.她一句話也說不出,只是默默地點頭。absently, absent-mindedly, vaguely心不在焉地點頭;含糊地點頭He nodded absently, his mind obviously on other things.他心不在焉地點了點頭,心思顯然在其他事情上。politely, respectfully禮貌地/恭敬地點頭eagerly, happily急切地/開心地點頭knowingly, sympathetically, understandingly會意地/同情地/理解地點頭appreciatively, approvingly, encouragingly, enthusiastically, gratefully讚賞地/滿意地/表示鼓勵地/熱情地/感激地點頭hesitantly, reluctantly猶豫地/勉強點頭meekly, weakly溫順地/虛弱地點頭grimly嚴肅地點頭glumly, miserably, sadly憂鬱地/痛苦地/難過地點頭gravely, sagely, seriously, solemnly, thoughtfully嚴肅地/睿智地/莊嚴地/莊重地/若有所思地點頭She nodded sagely as she listened.她一邊聽一邊點着頭,顯露出智慧。PREPOSITIONat朝⋯點頭They nodded at us, so we nodded back.他們朝我們點頭致意,我們也點頭回應。in因⋯點頭She nodded in agreement.她贊同地點了點頭。to對⋯點頭She nodded to Duncan as she left.她離開時向鄧肯點了點頭。towards/toward朝⋯點頭'Let's go!' he said, nodding towards / toward the door.“我們走吧!”他朝門口點了一下頭說道。with⋯地點頭He nodded with satisfaction.他滿意地點了點頭。

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