"prostration" in Chinese (Simplified)
虚脱匍匐
Definition
极度虚弱、疲劳或被彻底压倒的状态,可以是身体上或情感上的。也指平躺在地上,通常是表示尊敬或敬拜的一种行为。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
较正式、多出现在文学、医学和宗教语境。可形容极度疲惫(字面上或比喻地),也指宗教中表示尊敬的趴地动作。日常对话中很少用。
Examples
Medical prostration can occur after a serious illness.
严重疾病后可能会出现医学上的**虚脱**。
The monk showed prostration as a sign of respect.
僧侣以**匍匐**表达尊敬。
After the marathon, she collapsed in complete prostration.
马拉松后,她因完全的**虚脱**倒下了。
His prostration before the altar was part of the ceremony.
他在祭坛前的**匍匐**是仪式的一部分。
She was overcome by prostration after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后被**虚脱**击垮了。
During the ceremony, prostration was required from all participants.
仪式期间,所有参与者都需要进行**匍匐**。