prostration
US /prɑːˈstreɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
ひれ伏し, 平伏
the act of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially as an act of worship or submission
例:
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The worshippers fell to the ground in an act of deep prostration.
礼拝者たちは深いひれ伏しの行為で地面に倒れた。
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His complete prostration before the king showed his absolute loyalty.
王の前の彼の完全なひれ伏しは、彼の絶対的な忠誠心を示した。
2.
疲労困憊, 虚脱
extreme physical or mental exhaustion
例:
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After days of intense work, he felt a sense of complete prostration.
数日間の激務の後、彼は完全な疲労困憊を感じた。
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The illness left her in a state of physical prostration.
その病気は彼女を肉体的な疲労困憊の状態に陥らせた。
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