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kneel过去式和过去分词
Kneel \Kneel\ (n[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Knelt} (n[e^]lt) or
{Kneeled} (n[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Kneeling}.] [OE.
knelen, cneolien; akin to D. knielen, Dan. kn[ae]le. See
{Knee}.]
To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; -- sometimes
with down.
Note: The act of kneeling, when performed in front of a
person, is often done as a sign of respect, humility,
or supplication. It has a similar significance when
performed in front of religious objects, such as an
altar or shrine.
[PJC]
And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice,
Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. --Acts
vii. 60.
As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the
Lord's Prayer. --Jer. Taylor.
- They kneeled, prayed, chanted and refused to leave.
- Protesters hoping to block plans for an archaeological dig at two Indian mounds kneeled around a colorful Indian prayer blanket and called on the Great Spirit for help.