prayer
US /prer/
UK /prer/
1.
祈禱, 禱告
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship
:
•
She knelt down in silent prayer.
她跪下默默地祈禱。
•
He offered a prayer of thanks for his recovery.
他為康復獻上禱告。
2.
心願, 願望
an earnest hope or wish
:
•
It is my fervent prayer that peace will prevail.
我熱切祈禱和平能夠盛行。
•
His only prayer was to see his family again.
他唯一的心願就是再次見到家人。