genuflecting in prayer
genuflecting before the altar
genuflecting in respect
1. He was genuflecting in the cathedral during the ceremony.
他在仪式期间在教堂里单膝下跪。
2. The subjects were genuflecting before their queen.
臣民们正向女王单膝下跪以示尊敬。
A: Why is the monk genuflecting in front of the statue?
A：为什么那个僧侣在雕像前单膝下跪？
B: He is showing his deep reverence for the deity.
B：他正在对神灵表达深切的敬意。
1) 单膝下跪
2) 表达敬意
3) 屈从或服从
1. 单膝下跪，以示尊敬或崇拜
e.g.
She was genuflecting before the sacred image.
她在神像前单膝下跪。
present participle of genuflect
1. kneeling on one knee as a sign of respect, submission, or worship
Synonym: kneeling, bowing