prostrate
US /ˈprɑː.streɪt/
UK /ˈprɒs.treɪt/
形容词
俯卧的, 平放的
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards
示例:
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The monks were prostrate before the altar.
僧侣们俯伏在祭坛前。
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He was found prostrate on the floor.
他被发现俯卧在地上。
动词
俯伏, 使屈服
to lay oneself flat on the ground face downwards, especially in reverence or submission
示例:
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They prostrated themselves before the king.
他们向国王下跪俯伏。
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She prostrated herself in prayer.
她在祷告中俯伏。
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