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supine

/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/

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noun

仰卧位动名词

(grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.

Examples :

"The Latin supine, used in the ablative case, describes the action of completing the homework assignment. "

拉丁语中的仰卧位动名词，用于夺格时，描述了完成家庭作业这一行为。

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noun

仰卧式, 后置动词。

(grammar) In Swedish: a verb form that combines with an inflection of ha to form the present perfect and pluperfect tenses.

Examples :

"In Swedish grammar, the supine is used with the auxiliary verb har to form the perfect tense. "

在瑞典语语法中，“后置动词 (supine)”和助动词“har”一起使用，构成完成时态。

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adjective

仰卧的，面朝上的

Lying on its back.

Examples :

"The doctor asked me to lie supine on the examination table so he could check my abdomen. "

医生让我仰面朝上躺在检查台上，这样他就能检查我的腹部了。

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adjective

无动于衷，消极的，不作为的

Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.

Examples :

"The manager was supine in the face of the employee's blatant misconduct, failing to address the issue despite knowing it was wrong. "

面对员工公然的不当行为，这位经理却无动于衷，毫无作为，明明知道是错的，却置之不理。

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adjective

仰卧的，倾斜的。

Inclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

Examples :

"The doctor adjusted the examination table to a slightly supine position, making it easier for the patient to breathe. "

医生把检查床调整成稍微倾斜向后的位置，这样病人呼吸起来更容易一些。