prostrate
🇺🇸
/ˈprɑːstreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒstreɪt/
adjective
R
lying face down on the ground
The runner was so tired that he fell prostrate on the grass.
那个跑步者累得倒在地上。
R
extremely affected by an emotion, like shock or grief
He was prostrate with fear when he heard the news.
听到这个消息，他吓得瘫倒在地。
verb
R
to lie down with your face to the ground, showing respect or worship
The faithful prostrated themselves before the altar.
信徒们在祭坛前跪拜。
R
to cause someone to feel overwhelmed by an emotion
The tragedy prostrated the whole family.
这场悲剧使整个家庭都陷入了悲痛之中。
translation
俯卧的, 极度沮丧的
俯伏, 使沮丧
词形变化
3rd Present
prostrates
Past
prostrated
Perfect
prostrated
Progressive
prostrating