grovel

動詞

1. 1

   卑躬屈膝、低聲下氣、阿諛奉承貶義

   He had to grovel to his boss just to keep his job.

   他為了保住工作，只能對老闆卑躬屈膝。

2. 2

   苦苦哀求、賠罪、求饒

   I'm not going to grovel for an apology from her.

   我不會去苦苦求她道歉。

3. 3

   匍匐、趴伏

   The dog groveled on the floor, afraid of being scolded.

   那隻狗怕被罵，趴伏在地板上。