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prostration

UK //prɒˈstreɪʃən//US //prɑːˈstreɪʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'prostrationem'(俯卧动作),由 'pro-'(向前)和 'sternere'(伸展)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指身体完全平躺或俯卧在地的动作,常用于表示极度尊敬、屈服或崇拜,常见于宗教仪式或臣服场合。

“The monks performed full prostrations during the morning prayer.”

(僧侣们在晨祷时行全身伏地礼。)

“In some cultures, prostration is a sign of deep respect to elders.”

(在某些文化中,伏地行礼是对长者表示深切尊敬的标志。)

❶ 指因疾病、疲惫或情绪打击导致的极度虚弱或衰竭状态,表现为无法正常活动或思考。

“The patient was in a state of prostration due to high fever.”

(病人因高烧而处于极度虚弱的状态。)

“After the marathon, he experienced complete physical prostration.”

(马拉松赛后,他感到身体完全虚脱。)

同义词:submission, collapse, exhaustion, obeisance, adoration

常见短语

heat prostration — 因高温环境导致的身体衰竭状态,症状包括头晕、恶心和极度虚弱,严重时可危及生命。

“The hiker was treated for heat prostration after being found unconscious on the trail.”

(这名徒步者在小径上被发现昏迷不醒,因高温衰竭接受治疗。)