He kowtowed to the regime .

他对那政权卑躬屈膝。

She kowtowed to the elders .

她给老人们叩头了。

That year I kowtowed on the long mountain trail prostrating .

那一年磕长头匍匐在山路。

In ancient times officials kowtowed to the emperor when they met with him .

古代，大臣见到皇帝要磕头。

Then he kowtowed to the monk , to show his reverence and gratitude .

他向僧人叩拜，表达自己的敬意和感激。