English Dictionary

on bended knee

前置詞句

古風 広義

(dated) In a kneeling position. / (by extension) Supplicatingly, imploringly.

日本語の意味

膝をついて、ひざまずいた状態で / 謙虚な態度を取る、あるいは懇願する様子で

He asked for forgiveness on bended knee, his voice trembling with remorse.

彼は膝をついて許しを請い、声は後悔で震えていた。

意味（1）

(dated) In a kneeling position.

On bended knee full long he prayed.

意味（2）

(by extension) Supplicatingly, imploringly.

Mr. Skinner said airports would not have to rely as much on their airline tenants to approve expansion. They will be able to build new gates without going to an airline on bended knee, he said.