on one's knees
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追い詰められた状態で, 崩壊寸前で
in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
disapproving
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例
The company was on its knees after the market crash, struggling to stay afloat.
新しい投資家が来る前、その会社は追い詰められていた。
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in a weakened state and in desperate need of help
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例
The relentless drought had farmers on their knees, praying for rain.
