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单词 prayer
释义

prayer

UK /preə(r)/

Word Forms

singularprayer
pluralprayers

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable the words that someone says when they are speaking to God
    prayer for:

    a prayer for peace

    say a prayer:

    He said a prayer for their safety.

    say your prayers (=pray):

    I go to Chapel every Sunday and I say my prayers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
    1. 1a
      uncountable the act or practice of speaking to God

      He was a firm believer in the power of prayer.

      in prayer:

      A group of Christians knelt in prayer.

      Synonyms and related words

      Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
    2. 1b

      prayers

      plural a regular religious ceremony with prayers
      daily/morning/evening prayers:

      He reads the Koran and attends daily prayers.

      Synonyms and related words

      Religious ceremonies and practices
  2. 2
    countable informala strong hope or wish for something
    an answer to someone’s prayer:

    The job seemed like the answer to her prayers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of hope

phrases

not have a prayer

prayer

US /prer/

Word Forms

singularprayer
pluralprayers

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable the words that someone says when they are speaking to God
    say a prayer:

    He said a prayer for their safe return.

    prayer for:

    a prayer for peace

    say your prayers (=pray):

    I go to church every Sunday and I say my prayers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
    1. 1a
      uncountable the act or practice of speaking to God

      He was a firm believer in the power of prayer.

      in prayer:

      A group of Christians knelt in prayer.

      Synonyms and related words

      Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
    2. 1b

      prayers

      plural a regular religious ceremony with prayers
      daily/morning/evening prayers:

      He reads the Koran and attends daily prayers.

      Synonyms and related words

      Religious ceremonies and practices
  2. 2
    countable informala strong hope or wish for something
    an answer to someone’s prayer:

    The job seemed like the answer to her prayers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Feelings of hope

phrases

not have a prayer
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