Genuflect

ENZH

What Does Genuflect Mean?

  • 屈膝
  • 跪拜

Genuflect Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

Genuflect Definition

verb

Definition

To bend one or both knees as a gesture of respect or worship.

In ZH

以尊重或崇拜的姿势弯曲一条或两条膝盖。

How to Use Genuflect in a Sentence

  • He genuflected before entering the church.
  • Many people genuflect when they pass the altar.
  • During the ceremony, the soldiers genuflected in honor of the fallen.
  • Before speaking to the queen, he made sure to genuflect.
  • Tradition dictates that one must genuflect when entering a place of worship.