on one's knees
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陷入绝境, 濒临崩溃
in a desperate, weakened, or declining condition; on the verge of collapse or ruin
贬义
习语
例子
The country's economy is on its knees.
洪水过后，当地经济陷入绝境。
02
in a state of weakness, exhaustion, or desperation, reduced to begging or pleading
习语
例子
I came to him on my knees for the money.
