"grovel" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 卑躬屈膝
• 匍匐（字面含义）

Definition

以表现出非常抱歉或急于讨好某人的方式行事，通常表现为自我贬低或显得自己不重要。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Grovel' 含有负面含义，暗示丧失尊严，通常指过度道歉或努力讨好别人，如“grovel before the boss”。不适用于真诚、正常的道歉。

Examples

He started to grovel when he realized his mistake.

他意识到自己的错误后开始**卑躬屈膝**。

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

你不必**卑躬屈膝**才能获得他们的原谅。

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

你为什么总是在他面前**卑躬屈膝**？

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

他简直跪在地上，**卑躬屈膝**地请求第二次机会。

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

不要为了升职而在老板面前**卑躬屈膝**。

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

如果你一直**卑躬屈膝**，别人就不会尊重你。