"at the feet of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在……脚下
• 在……面前（表示敬仰或服从）

Definition

字面意思是指在某人脚下，也常用作比喻，表示敬仰、学习或服从一位权威或有智慧的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式、文学或宗教语境，类似于 '在老师脚下学习'。表示极大的敬意或谦卑。日常对具体物品位置不常用。

Examples

The cat slept at the feet of the bed.

猫睡在床**脚下**。

She sat at the feet of her grandmother to listen to stories.

她坐在奶奶**脚下**听故事。

There were flowers at the feet of the statue.

雕像**脚下**有花。

He learned wisdom by sitting at the feet of great teachers.

他通过坐在伟大老师的**脚下**学习智慧。

Many people wish to study at the feet of respected artists.

许多人希望能在受尊敬的艺术家**脚下**学习。

She felt honored to be at the feet of such a wise mentor.

她很荣幸能在如此睿智的导师**脚下**学习。