"bend the knee" 怎么发音
expression
BEND thuh NEE
BEND thuh NEE
释义
To kneel down, often as a sign of respect or submission. Figuratively, it means to yield or accept someone else's authority.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbɛnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈni
英式英语
bˈɛnd/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈiː
简化发音
美式
BEND thuh NEE
英式
BEND thuh NEE
语境中听
He had to bend the knee to the new leader.
The knight bent the knee before the king.
They refused to bend the knee.
In the end, everyone had to bend the knee or face consequences.