英文字典中文字典


英文字典中文字典51ZiDian.com



中文字典辞典   英文字典 a   b   c   d   e   f   g   h   i   j   k   l   m   n   o   p   q   r   s   t   u   v   w   x   y   z       







请输入英文单字,中文词皆可:

groveling    音标拼音: [gr'ɔvəlɪŋ] [gr'ɔvlɪŋ]
a. 匍匐的;卑躬折节的

匍匐的;卑躬折节的

groveling
adj 1: totally submissive [synonym: {cringing}, {groveling},
{grovelling}, {wormlike}, {wormy}]

Grovel \Grov"el\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Groveled}or {Grovelled};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Groveling} or {Grovelling}.] [From OE.
grovelinge, grufelinge, adv., on the face, prone, which was
misunderstood as a p. pr.; cf. OE. gruf, groff, in the same
sense; of Scand. origin, cf. Icel. gr[=u]fa, in [=a] gr[=u]fu
on the face, prone, gr[=u]fa to grovel.]
1. To creep on the earth, or with the face to the ground; to
lie prone, or move uneasily with the body prostrate on the
earth; to lie flat on one's belly, expressive of
abjectness; to crawl.
[1913 Webster]

To creep and grovel on the ground. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]

2. To tend toward, or delight in, what is sensual or base; to
be low, abject, or mean.
[1913 Webster]


groveling \grov"el*ing\, grovelling \grov"el*ling\, a.
Lying prone; low; debased; submissive in a self-abasing
manner. "A groveling creature." --Cowper.

Syn: cringing, wormlike, wormy.
[1913 Webster WordNet 1.5]


请选择你想看的字典辞典:
单词字典翻译
groveling查看 groveling 在百度字典中的解释百度英翻中〔查看〕
groveling查看 groveling 在Google字典中的解释Google英翻中〔查看〕
groveling查看 groveling 在Yahoo字典中的解释Yahoo英翻中〔查看〕





安装中文字典英文字典查询工具!


中文字典英文字典工具:
选择颜色:
输入中英文单字

































































英文字典中文字典相关资料:


  • GROVEL Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of GROVEL is to creep with the face to the ground : crawl How to use grovel in a sentence
  • GROVELING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
    GROVELING meaning: 1 US spelling of grovelling 2 behaving with too much respect towards someone, in order to show… Learn more
  • Groveling - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    check out our curated vocabulary resources tailored for grades 5-12! loading examples Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement
  • Groveling - definition of groveling by The Free Dictionary
    To behave in a servile or obsequious manner 2 To lie or creep in a prostrate position, as in subservience or humility 3 To give oneself over to base pleasures: "Have we not groveled here long enough, eating and drinking like mere brutes?" (Walt Whitman)
  • grovel verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . .
    Definition of grovel verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive] grovel (to somebody) (for something) (disapproving) to show too much respect to somebody who is more important than you or who can give you something you want synonym crawl He went grovelling to her for forgiveness I’ve made a terrible mistake
  • What does groveling mean? - Definitions. net
    Groveling generally refers to behaving in an extremely humble, submissive, or servile manner, often in order to obtain someone's favor or forgiveness It may involve actions such as crawling, begging, or acting in a way that lowers one's dignity
  • Groveling Definition Meaning - YourDictionary
    (US) Present participle of grovel The act of one who grovels Kate Moss has lost her modeling contract with High Street chain H M despite making a groveling apology earlier this week Man-up and stop groveling He thought of spirits, but the sounds were so groveling and dog like that he was disgusted at the idea





中文字典-英文字典  2005-2009