prostrate
[ˈprɑ:streɪt]
adj.
卧倒的;
被某事物所制服的;
瓦解的;
无能为力的;
vt.
使俯伏,使拜倒;
(指疾病、天气等)使某人无能为力;
例句:
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Percy was lying prostrate, his arms outstretched and his eyes closed.
珀西闭着眼四仰八叉地平躺着。
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One who is already prostrate cannot be overthrown.
来自B. Jowett
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Immediately after my father's death my stepmother was prostrate.
我父亲死后,我的继母一下就垮了。
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I was prostrate with grief.
我当时痛不欲生。
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They're practically prostrate before she even arrives.
来自THETIMES
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Under the desk, another man was prostrate.
来自NEWYORKER