on one's knees
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陷入绝境, 濒临崩溃
in a difficult, desperate, or vulnerable situation where help or intervention may be needed
disapproving
idiom
例子
The country's economy is on its knees.
洪水过后，当地经济陷入绝境。
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in a weakened state and in desperate need of help
idiom
例子
She went to the landlord on her knees and begged for one more week.
