grovel

• 动词，指以卑躬屈膝、低三下四的姿态趴伏在地，或指为了讨好他人而表现出谄媚、奴颜婢膝的行为。

A verb used to describe the act of lying face down in a humble or submissive position, or behaving in a servile, obsequious manner to gain favor.

1. Act submissivelyB2formal

   To behave in a very humble or submissive way, often to gain forgiveness or favor.

   卑躬屈膝

   • He groveled at her feet, begging for another chance.
   • The politician groveled before the committee to avoid scandal.
   • She refused to grovel for a promotion she deserved.

   同义词cowercrawlcreepcringefawnkowtowsuck uptoady

   反义词commandconfrontdefydominate

2. Lie or crawl on the groundB2formal

   To lie or crawl face down on the ground, often in fear or submission.

   匍匐在地

   • The soldier groveled in the mud to avoid enemy fire.
   • He groveled on the floor, searching for his lost contact lens.
   • The dog groveled before its owner after breaking the vase.

   同义词crawlcreepprostrate