| 单词 | prayer |
| 释义 | prayer 1. n. 1. a a solemn request or thanksgiving to God or an object of worship (say a prayer). b a formula or form of words used in praying (the Lord's prayer). c the act of praying (be at prayer). d a religious service consisting largely of prayers (morning prayers). 2. a an entreaty to a person. b a thing entreated or prayed for. Phrases and idioms not have a prayer US colloq. have no chance (of success etc.). prayer-book a book containing the forms of prayer in regular use, esp. the Book of Common Prayer. prayer-mat a small carpet used by Muslims when praying. prayer-wheel a revolving cylindrical box inscribed with or containing prayers, used esp. by Tibetan Buddhists. Derivatives prayerless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF preiere ult. f. L precarius obtained by entreaty f. prex precis prayer 2. n. a person who prays. |
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