/oʊˈbeɪ.səns/
敬礼；尤指鞠躬；An obeisance is a physical gesture, especially a bow, that you make in order to show your respect for someone or something. [Formal]
One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances.
他们挨个儿走上前去，勉强地咕哝出几句欢迎词，生硬地鞠躬致礼。