Prostrate

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  • adj.俯卧的, 沮丧的 v. 使屈服
  • [英] adj.俯卧的, 沮丧的 ( prone) ;
  • [类] 反义词: erect ( 直立)
  • [例] The storm prostratedhundreds of trees ( 暴风雨刮倒了几百棵树)

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I. adjective

  • Etymology: Middle English prostrat, from Anglo-French, from Latin prostratus, past participle of prosternere, from pro- before + sternere to spread out, throw down — more at strew
  • Date: 14th century
  • 1. stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also lying flat
  • 2. completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise <was prostrate from the heat>
  • 3. trailing on the ground ; procumbent <prostrate shrubs>
  • Synonyms: see prone

II. transitive verb (prostrated; prostrating)

  • Date: 15th century
  • 1. to throw or put into a prostrate position
  • 2. to put (oneself) in a humble and submissive posture or state <the whole town had to prostrate itself in official apology — Claudia Cassidy>
  • 3. to reduce to submission, helplessness, or exhaustion <was prostrated with grief>


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