grovel
US /ˈɡrɑː.vəl/
UK /ˈɡrɒv.əl/
動詞
匍匐, 卑躬屈膝, 奴顏婢膝
to show submission or fear
範例:
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The dog groveled at its master's feet.
狗在主人腳下匍匐。
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He had to grovel for forgiveness after his mistake.
他犯錯後不得不卑躬屈膝地請求原諒。