genuflect
US /ˈdʒen.jə.flekt/
UK /ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/
动词
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
示例:
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The worshippers would genuflect before the altar.
信徒们会在祭坛前屈膝。
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He was taught to genuflect when entering the chapel.
他被教导在进入小教堂时要屈膝。
2.
卑躬屈膝, 屈服
show deference or servility
示例:
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Some employees tend to genuflect to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
一些员工倾向于对老板卑躬屈膝，希望能获得晋升。
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He refused to genuflect to the demands of the oppressive regime.
他拒绝向压迫性政权的要求屈服。