欠身

raise oneself slightly; half rise from one's seat

♦ 他~向进来的客人打招呼。 He rose slightly to greet the visitor.

♦ 主人给他端来一杯茶, 他欠了欠身说:“谢谢。”His host brought him a cup of tea, and half rising from his seat, he said, “Thank you.”