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词汇 genuflect
释义 genuflect
verb[ I ]
uk /ˈdʒen.ju.flekt/ us /ˈdʒen.jə.flekt/
to bend one or both knees as a sign of respect to God, especially when entering or leaving a Catholic church: (尤指进出天主教教堂时)下跪,跪拜
People were genuflecting in front of the altar.人们跪在圣坛前。
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Physical gestures of respect

genuflect | American Dictionary


genuflect
verb[ I ]
us/ˈdʒen·jəˌflekt/
to bend one knee or touch one knee to the floor as a sign of worship or respect

genuflection


noun[ C ]us/ˌdʒen·jəˈflek·ʃən/
The book just couldn't get past her genuflection for authors of a previous generation.

Examples of genuflect


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On approaching the altar, the faithful should genuflect, take their communion, genuflect, and retire.
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 to genuflect to the great abstractions and the broadly stated principles of the charter.
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I genuflect to nobody in my regard for soldiers, many of whom come from my constituency.
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We can with equal confidence genuflect at their shrines.
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We defer and genuflect to phantoms.
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The celebrating priest did not genuflect but bowed reverently.
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At the end of the service you genuflected and crossed yourself!
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The three sacred ministers genuflect at 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 as genuflect.
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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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