英语词汇“pray”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

pray

释义

(often + for/to) to speak to God or a god aloud or in thought, e.g. making a request or confession, giving thanks or praise, etc

(usu + for) to wish or hope fervently

verb trans

to appeal to (somebody) earnestly or humbly; esp to call on (God or a god) in a prayer

I pray God they are safe

to wish or hope fervently for (something)

We all hope and pray it won't happen

[Middle English prayen via Old French preier from Latin precari, from prec-, prex request, prayer]

formal used as a polite, often ironically polite, formula accompanying a question, request, or plea

And what, pray, is that supposed to mean?

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