"grovel" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 卑躬屈膝
• 匍匐（字面含義）

Definition

以表現出非常抱歉或極力討好某人的方式行事，通常表現為自我貶低或讓自己顯得不重要。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Grovel' 帶有負面含義，暗示失去自尊，多用於過度道歉或刻意討好，如“grovel before the boss”。不適用於日常真誠的道歉。

Examples

He started to grovel when he realized his mistake.

他意識到自己的錯誤後開始**卑躬屈膝**。

You don't have to grovel to get their forgiveness.

你不必**卑躬屈膝**才能獲得他們的原諒。

Why do you grovel in front of him all the time?

你為什麼總是在他面前**卑躬屈膝**？

He was practically on his knees, groveling for a second chance.

他簡直跪在地上，**卑躬屈膝**地請求第二次機會。

Don't grovel before your boss just to get a promotion.

不要為了升職而在老闆面前**卑躬屈膝**。

If you keep groveling, people won't respect you.

如果你一直**卑躬屈膝**，別人就不會尊重你。