"fall on your knees" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 跪下

Definition

突然跪下，通常表示尊敬、震惊或祈祷。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达多用于戏剧性、宗教、情感或文学场合，可表示敬意、震惊或绝望，也可比喻谦卑或认输。日常口语中不常用。

Examples

He fell on his knees and started to pray.

他**跪下**开始祈祷。

When she saw the king, she fell on her knees out of respect.

她见到国王时，出于尊敬**跪下了**。

The children fell on their knees in the snow to play.

孩子们**跪在雪地上**玩耍。

I was so surprised by the news that I nearly fell on my knees.

消息让我太震惊，差点**跪下**。

She fell on her knees and begged for forgiveness.

她**跪下**请求原谅。

People fall on their knees before the altar in many traditions.

许多传统中，人们在祭坛前**跪下**。