on one’s knees1.跪着;跪下:It is our custom for children to be on their knees before their parents and wish them a happy new year in the Spring Festival.我们的风俗是,在春节时孩子们给他们的父母下跪拜年。2.卑躬屈膝地:The man is apathetic towards worldly affairs,he never shows arrogance to others and also never flatters others on his knees.这个人对于世俗的事很淡漠,他从来不以傲慢态度待人,同时也从不卑躬屈膝地谄媚别人。 |