"genuflecting" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈdʒɛn.jəˌflɛk.tɪŋ

JEN-yuh-FLEK-ting

UK

dʒˈɛnəflˌɛkt

JEN-yuh-FLEKT-ing

释义

Physically bending one or both knees to show respect or worship, especially in a religious setting. It can also mean acting in an overly humble or submissive way towards someone.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdʒɛn.jəˌflɛk.tɪŋ

英式英语

dʒˈɛnəflˌɛkt

简化发音

美式

JEN-yuh-FLEK-ting

英式

JEN-yuh-FLEKT-ing

语境中听

He kept genuflecting to his boss, hoping for a promotion.

He was genuflecting before the altar in the church.

The children were genuflecting to show respect.

She is genuflecting as part of her daily prayer.