
好词典

源自中古英语 'preien',古法语 'preier',拉丁语 'precari',意为‘请求’或‘恳求’。
❶ 向神或神灵表达敬意、祈求帮助或表达感谢,常见于宗教仪式或个人冥想时。
“She prays every night before going to bed.”
(她每晚睡觉前都会祈祷。)
“They prayed for peace during the ceremony.”
(他们在仪式上为和平祈祷。)
❶ 礼貌或正式地请求某事,常用于书面或正式场合,带有恳切的语气。
“I pray you to reconsider your decision.”
(我恳请您重新考虑您的决定。)
“They prayed the court for mercy.”
(他们向法庭恳求宽恕。)
pray tell — 一种正式或略带讽刺的请求,用于询问对方解释或提供信息。
“Pray tell, what is the meaning of this?”
(请告诉我,这是什么意思?)