prostration
US /prɑːˈstreɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
俯伏, 跪拜
the act of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially as an act of worship or submission
範例:
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The worshippers fell to the ground in an act of deep prostration.
信徒們以深深的俯伏姿態倒在地上。
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His complete prostration before the king showed his absolute loyalty.
他在國王面前完全的俯伏顯示了他絕對的忠誠。
2.
虛脫, 衰竭
extreme physical or mental exhaustion
範例:
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After days of intense work, he felt a sense of complete prostration.
經過幾天緊張的工作，他感到完全的虛脫。
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The illness left her in a state of physical prostration.
疾病使她處於身體虛弱的狀態。
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