| 单词 | on the knees of the gods |
| 释义 | > as lemmason the knees of the gods c. on the knees of the gods (Greek θεῶν ἐν γούνασι, Hom.), dependent on superhuman disposal, beyond human control. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > necessity > fate or destiny as determining events > beyond human control [phrase] on the knees of the gods1879 1879 S. H. Butcher & A. Lang tr. Homer Odyssey i. 9 Howbeit these things surely lie on the knees of the gods, whether he shall return or not. 1900 Daily News 17 Aug. 6/5 Such things are yet upon the knees of the gods. < as lemmas |
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