prostration

英 [prɒˈstreɪʃn]

美 [prɑːˈstreɪʃn]

n. 筋疲力尽; 极度虚弱; 虚脱; 拜倒; 俯伏

复数：prostrations　

医学

BNC.35323 / COCA.35936

牛津词典

noun

筋疲力尽；极度虚弱；虚脱
extreme physical weakness
1. a state of prostration brought on by the heat
  暑热导致的虚脱状态
拜倒；俯伏
the action of lying with your face downwards, especially in worship

英英释义

noun

the act of assuming a prostrate position
abject submission
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
1. the commander's prostration demoralized his men
Synonym:collapse

双语例句

A glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin.
由于肾上腺皮层功能衰退引起的一种腺体疾病，明显标志是贫血症和衰竭，皮肤呈褐色。
Disciple Jui Khin Yeo of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia came up with such a ritual for making prostration to the twelve great vows of Medicine Guru Buddha.
马来西亚，砂捞越，古晋的弟子杨惟钦提供了一个向药师佛十二大愿礼拜的仪轨。
The sickness is characterized by sudden onset, coughing, dyspnea, fever, prostration, and rapid recovery.
此病特点是突然发作，咳嗽，呼吸困难，发热，虚弱，并很快康复。
Gradually a rebellious feeling had replaced the extreme prostration of the beginning, and Bertha raged at the injustice of her lot.
渐渐地，一种反抗的心理取代了起初的极度沮丧，伯莎为自己命运的不公而念念不平。
Ceremonial prostration is part of Muslim prayer.
倒伏行礼是穆斯林祷告的一部份。
In addition, mineralization has to south lateral prostration and could cause deep mineralization scope expanding southward.11.
另外，矿化具有向南侧伏的趋势，有可能导致深部矿化范围向南扩大。
Helen said he was breaking his heart, and was sad to see his prostration.
海伦说，他把自己折磨得心都碎了，她很难过看到他那副憔悴颓唐的样子。
So they tapped their two fingers on the table as a miniature form of prostration, laying the foundations of a habit still common in Cantonese communities all over the world.
因此，他们用两个手指在桌子上轻轻敲打，以模仿下跪的姿势，这从此成了世界各地广东人一直保留的一个习俗。
This includes putting Buddha images in a place of respect and making prostration and offerings and so on.
这包括了在清净的地方供奉佛像，诚心礼拜，供养等等。
Nursing Care for the Patients with Explosive Injury Combined with ARDS Treated by Prostration in the Turn-over Bed
爆震伤并发ARDS患者采用翻身床交替卧位通气的护理