"grovelling" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 卑躬屈膝
• 低聲下氣

Definition

以過度謙卑或順從的方式表現，通常是為了獲得某人的好感或原諒。有時也指字面上趴在地上來表達極度的尊敬或絕望。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Grovelling” 含貶義，指為討好或取得原諒而喪失自尊。如 “grovelling apology”（卑微的道歉）或 “grovelling at someone's feet”（卑躬屈膝地博取某人歡心）。大多為比喻用法，字面很少用。

Examples

He was grovelling for forgiveness after breaking the vase.

他在打破花瓶後一直在**卑躬屈膝**地請求原諒。

Stop grovelling and stand up for yourself.

別再**低聲下氣**了，要為自己爭取。

They spent hours grovelling to the manager for a second chance.

他們花了幾個小時向經理**卑躬屈膝**地請求第二次機會。

I can't stand all this grovelling just to get a promotion.

我受不了為了升職還要這麼**低聲下氣**。

His grovelling apology seemed insincere to everyone.

他那**低聲下氣**的道歉讓大家覺得很虛偽。

She detests people grovelling at her feet for favors.

她討厭別人為了求幫忙對她**卑躬屈膝**。