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单词 genuflect
释义
genuflect
verb[I]
uk
/ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/us
/ˈdʒen.jə.flekt/
tobendone or bothkneesas asignofrespecttoGod,especiallywhenenteringorleavingaCatholicchurch:
（尤指进出天主教教堂时）下跪，跪拜
People were genuflecting infrontof thealtar.人们跪在圣坛前。
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Physical gestures of respect
(Definition ofgenuflectfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

genuflect| American Dictionary

genuflect
verb[I]
us
/ˈdʒen·jəˌflekt/
tobendonekneeortouchonekneeto theflooras asignofworshiporrespect

genuflection

noun[C]us
/ˌdʒen·jəˈflek·ʃən/
Thebookjust couldn't get past her genuflection forauthorsof apreviousgeneration.
(Definition ofgenuflectfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgenuflect

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On approaching the altar, the faithful shouldgenuflect, take their communion,genuflect, and retire.
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At any rate, they genuflected in that direction.
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He genuflected gently in that direction when he said that he hoped that some employees would buy shares.
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We have to be wary even of genuflecting in that direction.
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Governments do not find it difficult togenuflectto the great abstractions and the broadly stated principles of the charter.
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Igenuflectto nobody in my regard for soldiers, many of whom come from my constituency.
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We can with equal confidencegenuflectat their shrines.
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We defer andgenuflectto phantoms.
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The celebrating priest did notgenuflectbut bowed reverently.
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At the end of the service you genuflected and crossed yourself!
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The three sacred ministersgenuflectat the foot of the altar steps, then ascend and form a line.
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The pastor may also elevate the elements as well asgenuflect.
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The priest now speaks the phrase after showing the chalice to the people and genuflecting.
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As a comparison, there are within each, two women upon a dais classical pillars, swathes of luxuriant cloth, genuflecting personages with arms extended, and allegorical figures present.
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When the tabernacle is vacant, it is common practice to leave it open so that the faithful will not inadvertently perform an act of devotion (such as bowing or genuflecting).
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