| 释义 |
prayerfully, adv.|ˈprɛəfʊlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In a prayerful manner, with much prayer.
1826G. S. Faber Diffic. Romanism (1853) 39 They should prayerfully examine the momentous question. 1879C. Rossetti Seek & F. 160 If we sincerely, persistently, prayerfully, desire this good estate, humility will not be denied us. 1962Friend 16 Mar. 326/2 The decision, like all moral decisions, can only be taken, prayerfully, on the merits of the case by the individuals concerned. 1971‘A. Garve’ Late Bill Smith ii. 49 She sipped a dry martini.., raising her glass prayerfully to the success of the cruise. 1973Daily Tel. 3 Mar. 3/1 Before he died of starvation, David wrote..a touching letter to his parents..talking hopefully and prayerfully about his own situation. 1977J. F. Fixx Compl. Bk. Running i. 5, It is to be prayerfully hoped, but not reasonably expected, that some political leader will find the gumption to blurt out the melancholy truth. |