卑躬屈膝；俯首贴耳；奴颜婢膝， 如何用英语翻译？

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卑躬屈膝；俯首贴耳；奴颜婢膝，这几个成语的意思差不多。怎么翻译呢？
发现了一个英语单词：
grovel  
verb
(-ll-, NAmE -l-)
  ▪ [V]
1.  ~ (to sb) (for sth) (disapproving) to behave in a very humble way towards sb who is more important than you or who can give you sth you want
   卑躬屈膝；俯首贴耳；奴颜婢膝
   SYN  crawl
2.  [+adv. / prep.] to move along the ground on your hands and knees, especially because you are looking for sth
   爬行,匍匐(尤指找东西)
• grov·el·ling (BrE) (NAmE grov·el·ing) adj. [only before noun] :
   a grovelling letter of apology
   一封低声下气的道歉信

grov∙el
/ ˈgrɑvl ; ˈgrɔvəl /
◙ verb grovelled, grovelling [BrE] , groveled, groveling [AmE]
1.  [I]  to praise someone a lot or behave with a lot of respect towards them because you think that they are important and will be able to help you in some way – used to show disapproval
• 〔因有求于人而〕卑躬屈膝〔含贬义〕;
【SYN】 crawl
▪ [+ to ]
»I had to really grovel to the bank manager to get a loan.
  为了取得贷款，我只得向银行经理说了一大堆好话。
2.  [I always + adv / prep]  to move along the ground on your hands and knees
• 爬行，匍匐:
»I saw him grovelling in the road for his hat.
  我看到他趴在路上找帽子。
♦grovelling adj:
»a grovelling apology
  低声下气的道歉

桐木舟

“卑躬屈膝”可以翻译为英语的 “to grovel” 或 “to be obsequious.” 这两个表达都形容一个人对别人过于卑躬屈膝、谄媚的态度。

以下是使用 “to grovel” 和 “to be obsequious” 的例句以及对应的中文翻译：

• To Grovel:
  
  
  • Example: He was willing to grovel before his boss just to keep his job.
    
  • Translation: 他愿意在老板面前卑躬屈膝，只为了保住工作。
    
  • Example: The manager made them grovel for a small raise.
    
  • Translation: 经理让他们为了微薄的加薪卑躬屈膝。
    
  • Example: She refused to grovel for forgiveness, standing firm on her principles.
    
  • Translation: 她拒绝卑躬屈膝地请求原谅，坚持自己的原则。
    
    
• To Be Obsequious:
  
  
  • Example: The employee was overly obsequious, always agreeing with everything the boss said.
    
  • Translation: 这位员工过于卑躬屈膝，总是对老板的话唯命是从。
    
  • Example: His obsequious behavior towards the wealthy made him unpopular among his peers.
    
  • Translation: 他对富人的卑躬屈膝行为使他在同龄人中不受欢迎。
    
  • Example: She was so obsequious that it was uncomfortable to watch her interact with her superiors.
    
  • Translation: 她如此卑躬屈膝，以至于看她与上司互动都让人感到不适。