"groveling" in Chinese (Simplified)
卑躬屈膝低声下气
Definition
表现出过分谦卑或乞求的行为,通常是通过卑躬屈膝或奉承别人以获得好感。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Groveling” 带有贬义,暗示缺乏自尊。常用于批评那些过分求情、阿谀奉承的人。常见搭配如“groveling apology”、“at someone's feet”。
Examples
He gave a groveling apology after breaking the vase.
他在打碎花瓶后作了一个**卑躬屈膝**的道歉。
She was tired of her boss's groveling assistants.
她厌倦了老板那些**卑躬屈膝**的助理。
Stop groveling and speak with confidence.
别再**低声下气**,要自信地说话。
Why are you groveling for his approval?
你为什么要**低声下气**地求他的认可?
He spent the whole meeting groveling at the manager's feet.
他开会时一直在经理面前**卑躬屈膝**。
No one likes a groveling coworker who can’t stand up for themselves.
没人喜欢一个连自我都不能坚持的**卑躬屈膝**同事。