蜷缩

例句：

1. 1. The old man knelt down to pray for forgiveness.
   老人跪下来祈祷宽恕。
2. 2. She knelt on the floor and started to weave a basket.
   她跪在地上开始编织篮子。
3. 3. He knelt before the altar and offered a prayer.
   他在祭坛前跪下，祈求祝福。