grovel

动词

1. 1

   卑躬屈膝、低声下气、阿谀奉承贬义

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

   他为了保住工作，只能对老板卑躬屈膝。

2. 2

   苦苦哀求、赔罪、求饶

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

   我不会去苦苦求她道歉。

3. 3

   匍匐、趴伏

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

   那只狗怕被骂，趴伏在地板上。