
好词典

源自中古英语 'preiere',来自古法语 'preiere',最终源自拉丁语 'precaria',意为'恳求'。
❶ 指对神灵或超自然力量的正式请求或表达敬意的话语或行为,常见于宗教仪式或个人灵修中。
“She knelt down and said a prayer before going to bed.”
(她跪下来,在睡前做了祷告。)
“The priest led the congregation in prayer.”
(牧师带领会众进行祈祷。)
❶ 指非常希望某事发生的强烈愿望或恳求,不一定与宗教相关。
“Her only prayer was that her son would return safely.”
(她唯一的祈愿就是儿子能平安归来。)
“Our prayer is that this conflict will end soon.”
(我们衷心希望这场冲突能尽快结束。)
say one's prayers — 指进行日常祷告的行为,特别指睡前祷告。
“The children were taught to say their prayers every night.”
(孩子们被教导每晚都要做睡前祷告。)
not have a prayer — 表示完全没有机会或希望,常用于非正式场合。
“With that broken leg, he doesn't have a prayer of winning the race.”
(拖着那条断腿,他完全没有赢得比赛的可能。)