| 释义 |
sup·pli·cate
\ˈsəpləˌkāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English supplicaten, from Latin supplicatus, past participle of supplicare to supplicate, from supplic-, supplex submissive, suppliant — more at supple
intransitive verb
: to make a humble entreaty : pray beseechingly; specifically : to present a supplicat
transitive verb
1. : to entreat as a supplicant : ask humbly and earnestly of
< must fall on his knees and supplicate the God of his fathers — S.L.Terrien >
2. : to ask for earnestly and humbly : entreat for in the manner of a supplicant
< supplicate a blessing >
Synonyms: see beg |