kneel
verb [intransitive]Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they kneel | |
he / she / it kneels | |
past simple knelt | |
(also especially North American English) past simple kneeled | |
(also especially North American English) past participle kneeled | |
-ing form kneeling |
to be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knee or knees 跪;跪着;跪下 a kneeling figure 跪着的人影 People sometimes kneel to pray. 人们有时跪着祈祷。 - kneel (down)
We knelt (down) on the ground to examine the tracks. 我们跪在地上察看踪迹。
Extra ExamplesThe people knelt down and prayed. 人们跪下祈祷。 We knelt on the floor. 我们跪在地板上。 He knelt and prayed for guidance. 他跪下来祷告,祈求得到指引。
More Like This Silent lettersSilent lettersWord OriginOld English cnēowlian, from cnēow, of Germanic origin (see knee).