prostration
US /prɑːˈstreɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
名词
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
示例:
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The worshippers fell to the ground in an act of deep prostration.
信徒们以深深的俯伏姿态倒在地上。
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His complete prostration before the king showed his absolute loyalty.
他在国王面前完全的俯伏显示了他绝对的忠诚。
2.
虚脱, 衰竭
extreme physical or mental exhaustion
示例:
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After days of intense work, he felt a sense of complete prostration.
经过几天紧张的工作，他感到完全的虚脱。
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The illness left her in a state of physical prostration.
疾病使她处于身体虚弱的状态。
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