obeisance

1. N-UNCOUNT Obeisance to someone or something is great respect shown for them. 敬意; 尊敬[正式] [usu N 'to' n]

While he was still young and strong all paid obeisance to him. 他年轻力壮时所有人都对他毕恭毕敬。

2. N-VAR An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. 敬礼; (尤指)鞠躬[正式]

One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances. 他们挨个儿走上前去，咕哝出几句欢迎词，尴尬地鞠躬致礼。