| 单词 | the answer to one's prayers |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe answer to one's prayers P2. the answer to one's prayers and variants: the occurrence of an event for which one has prayed; (hence) a greatly desired solution. Cf. the answer to a maiden's prayer at maiden n. 1b. ΚΠ 1821 E. Cornelius Little Osage Captive iv. 93 Scarcely had he time to witness the success of his labours, and to behold the answer to his prayers. 1888 J. M. Hark Unity of Church in Christianity & Evol. iv. 117 The Pilgrims prayed for a free country, and America is the answer to their prayers. 1901 Fitchburg (Mass.) Daily Sentinel 9 Nov. 3/4 As it must happen in this world, the answer to our prayers comes in a way and at a cost we little dream of. 1947 V. Davies Miracle on 34th St. xvi. 106 This guy Kringle's the answer to our prayers! 2000 Daily Mail (Nexis) 24 June 65 But with ever increasing pressure on manufacturers worldwide to deliver greater fuel efficiency, the IVT appears to offer an irresistible answer to their prayers. < as lemmas |
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