"kneels" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 跪下

Definition

把自己放低，让膝盖着地，通常表示尊敬、祷告，或做一些低位动作时使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、宗教、或表示尊敬的场合，比如“kneels to pray”。求婚时常用“gets down on one knee”。不用于普通坐地动作。

Examples

He kneels to tie his shoes.

他**跪下**系鞋带。

She kneels during the prayer at church.

她在教堂祷告时**跪下**。

The child kneels to play with his toy on the floor.

孩子**跪下**在地上玩玩具。

He usually kneels to propose marriage.

他通常**跪下**求婚。

She kneels beside the garden to pull out weeds.

她在花园旁**跪下**拔杂草。

As the music starts, everyone kneels in silence.

音乐响起时，大家都**跪下**默默无声。