pray

US /preɪ/
UK /preɪ/
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1.

祈祷, 祷告

address God or a god with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving

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She knelt down to pray for guidance.
她跪下祈祷指引。
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Many people pray before meals.
许多人饭前祈祷。
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begimplorebeseechentreatsupplicate
2.

祈求, 希望

hope earnestly for a particular outcome or to do something

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I pray that everything goes well for you.
我祈祷你一切顺利。
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We can only pray for a quick resolution.
我们只能祈求快速解决。
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hopewishdesirelong forcrave
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praying mantis