genuflect
US /ˈdʒen.jə.flekt/
UK /ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/
動詞
1.
屈膝, 跪拜
lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect
範例:
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The worshippers would genuflect before the altar.
信徒們會在祭壇前屈膝。
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He was taught to genuflect when entering the chapel.
他被教導在進入小教堂時要屈膝。
2.
卑躬屈膝, 屈服
show deference or servility
範例:
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Some employees tend to genuflect to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
一些員工傾向於對老闆卑躬屈膝，希望能獲得晉升。
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He refused to genuflect to the demands of the oppressive regime.
他拒絕向壓迫性政權的要求屈服。