| 单词 | pray |
| 释义 | pray (preɪ ) Word forms: prays , praying , prayed 1. verb A2 When people pray, they speak to God in order to give thanks or to ask for help. He spent his time in prison praying and studying. [VERB] Now all we have to do is help ourselves and pray to God. [VERB + to] ...all those who work and pray for peace. [VERB + for] 'We can but pray that our worst fears will prove unfounded. [VERB that] Synonyms: say your prayers, offer a prayer, recite the rosary 2. verb [usually cont] B2 When someone is hoping very much that something will happen, you can say that they are praying that it will happen. I'm just praying that the authorities will do something before it's too late. [VERB that] One can only pray that the team's manager learns something from it. [VERB that] Many were secretly praying for a compromise. [VERB + for] 3. adverb [ADVERB with cl] Pray is used when asking a question in a rather unfriendly way or in an angry but calm way. [old-fashioned] And what, pray, do you buy and sell, Major? 4. adverb [ADVERB cl] Pray was used to add politeness to a command. [old-fashioned, politeness] I beg your pardon, pray continue. Quotations: pray: to ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthyThe Devil's Dictionary Collocations: pray quietly Introverts pray quietly and earnestly with people after service. Christianity Today Some prayed quietly while others tried to contact mobile phones that remained unanswered. Times, Sunday Times She had prayed quietly in bed last night ... Times, Sunday Times Once you know the needs, begin to pray regularly for them. Christianity Today Ask them to pray regularly for you. Christianity Today I tried to pray regularly and systematically. Christianity Today A 2005 study looked at 1,385 people aged 18 to 25 and found that more than half of those in the study said that they pray regularly before a meal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They prayed regularly, sometimes for long periods, sometimes for short. Christianity Today He then explains the plan of salvation and invites people to pray silently with him a prayer of commitment. Christianity Today Next group members will pray silently or out loud for the cards they hold. Christianity Today I prayed silently for help-which was not unusual. Christianity Today As the jury filed in for the verdict, he prayed silently before making the sign of the cross. Times, Sunday Times One member of the congregation began praying silently beneath her window and others visited her in an attempt to convert her, she claimed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So we pray together and sing hymns together. Christianity Today They live, work and pray together, even cooking communally on their slow cooker. Times, Sunday Times I asked if we could pray together before she left. Christianity Today For some, it's the only time they ever pray together. Christianity Today Our common theological orientation allows us to worship and pray together freely. Christianity Today Translations: Chinese: 祈祷 Japanese: 祈る |
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