prostration
/prɒˈstreɪʃən/
엎드림, 탈진
📚 Meanings
- 1.
종교적 경배, 복종, 간청 등을 위해 몸을 땅에 대고 엎드리거나 몸을 낮추는 행위.
"The monk's prostration before the altar showed his deep devotion."
- 2.
극심한 육체적 또는 정신적 피로나 쇠약 상태. 완전히 기진맥진하여 쓰러질 정도의 허탈감을 나타냅니다.
"He suffered from heat prostration after hours under the scorching sun."
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In some ancient cultures, prostration was a sign of respect for rulers.
일부 고대 문화에서는 엎드림이 통치자에 대한 존경의 표시였다.
The fever left her in a state of complete prostration for days.
열병으로 인해 그녀는 며칠 동안 완전한 탈진 상태에 있었다.
After the long journey, a feeling of prostration overwhelmed the travelers.
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