bend the knee

短语

顺从

发音

AU

词形变化

bending the knee bends the knee 三单 bends the knee bent the knee bending the knee 现在分词 bent the knee 过去式 bent the knee 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To swear fealty or allegiance to another person.

    习语
  2. 2.

    To submit to or show reverence toward a divine power.

    顺从

    卑躬屈膝

    习语
  3. 3.

    To show undue deference, obedience, or support for someone or something.

    习语 引申义

词源

Calque of Latin genūflectō. Popularized by its use on the television series Game of Thrones (2011-2019).

来源：wiktionary