"grovelling" in Chinese (Simplified)
卑躬屈膝低声下气
Definition
以过度谦卑或顺从的方式表现，通常是为了获得某人的好感或原谅。有时也指字面意义上的趴在地上以表达极度的尊敬或绝望。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Grovelling” 含贬义，用于指某人因想取悦或获得原谅而失去自尊。如 “grovelling apology”（卑微的道歉）或 “grovelling at someone's feet”（卑躬屈膝地求某人）。一般为比喻用法，字面用法罕见。
Examples
He was grovelling for forgiveness after breaking the vase.
他在打碎花瓶后一直在**卑躬屈膝**地请求原谅。
Stop grovelling and stand up for yourself.
别再**低声下气**了，要为自己挺身而出。
They spent hours grovelling to the manager for a second chance.
他们花了几个小时向经理**卑躬屈膝**地请求第二次机会。
I can't stand all this grovelling just to get a promotion.
我受不了为了升职还要这么**低声下气**。
His grovelling apology seemed insincere to everyone.
他那**低声下气**的道歉让大家觉得很虚伪。
She detests people grovelling at her feet for favors.
她讨厌别人为了求帮忙对她**卑躬屈膝**。