vi.

1. 匍匐
   The dog groveled at his feet when he shouted at it.

   他一叫，那狗就趴在他脚下。

2. 卑躬屈膝；屈服
   She will not grovel to anyone.

   她不会向任何人屈服。

v.

1. crouch or crawl abjectly on the ground.
2. act obsequiously to obtain forgiveness or favour.