say a prayer for sb/sth
用于为某人或某事祈求
She said a prayer for her sick mother.
她为生病的母亲祈祷。
与神灵沟通的行为，尤其是作为恳求、崇拜、悔恨或感恩的方式
祈祷也可以是向神灵提出的书面或口头请求；与神或灵性实体沟通的实践。；祈祷者；与神灵交流的行为(尤其是作为请求、崇拜、忏悔或感恩)；祈祷的行为。
the act of communicating with a deity, especially as a petition or in adoration, contrition, or thanksgiving
与神或灵性实体沟通的实践。
A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
祈祷者
One who prays.
与神灵交流的行为(尤其是作为请求、崇拜、忏悔或感恩)
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
祈祷的行为。
An act of praying.
对神灵的虔诚请求
reverent petition to a deity
祈祷所用的特定词语或方式。
The specific words or methods used for praying.
诚恳或紧急的请求
earnest or urgent request
专为祈祷而举行的聚会。
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
请求；请愿。
A request; a petition.
最渺茫的希望或机会。
The remotest hope or chance.
She said a silent prayer before the exam.
考试前她默默做了一个祈祷。
用法提示：此处'prayer'为可数名词，表示一次具体的祈祷行为。
AI contextual example
The congregation joined in a prayer for peace.
会众一起为和平祈祷。
用法提示：此处'prayer'为可数名词，指集体的祈祷活动。
AI contextual example
He offered prayers of thanks for his recovery.
他为自己的康复献上了感恩的祈祷。
用法提示：此处'prayers'为复数形式，表示多次或多种祈祷。
AI contextual example
用于为某人或某事祈求
She said a prayer for her sick mother.
她为生病的母亲祈祷。
常见于宗教礼拜场景
The worshippers knelt in prayer.
信徒们跪着祈祷。
常指睡前或固定时间做的祷告
The child said his prayers before bed.
孩子睡觉前做了祷告。
更正式，可用于非宗教场合
语气更强，强调谦卑
侧重于仪式性的开头
语气强烈，常用于非宗教语境
强调紧迫性，常用于法律或日常
grammar · medium
易错句子I will prayer for you.
正确表达I will pray for you.
学习者混淆了动词pray和名词prayer，这里需要动词形式pray来表示动作。
grammar · medium
易错句子She said several prayer.
正确表达She said several prayers.
prayer是可数名词，表示多篇祈祷文或多个祈祷行为时需要用复数形式prayers。
指与虔诚祈祷相反的恶意咒骂或祈求厄运的行为
指对神灵不敬或侮辱性的言语或行为，与祈祷的敬畏态度相反
pray 是动词，表示祈祷的动作；prayer 是名词，表示祈祷本身或祷辞。
prey 与 prayer 发音相近，但意为被捕食的动物或捕食的行为。
做祈祷
She said a prayer before going to bed.
她睡前做了祈祷。
献上祈祷
They offered a prayer for the victims.
他们为受害者献上祈祷。
回应祈祷
Her prayer was answered when she got the job.
她得到那份工作时，祈祷得到了回应。
默祷
The congregation observed a moment of silent prayer.
会众进行了片刻默祷。
晚祷
He recites evening prayer every night.
他每晚背诵晚祷。
祈祷会
The church holds a prayer meeting every Wednesday.
教堂每周三举行祈祷会。
pray (恳求) + -er (者)
base word
毫无希望
He doesn't have a prayer of passing the exam.
他毫无希望通过考试。
凭微小的希望
They started the business on a wing and a prayer.
他们凭微小的希望开办了这家公司。
我祈祷你成为我们的眼，注视我们前行的路
The song's prayer for guidance resonated with millions.
这首歌关于指引的祈祷引起了数百万人的共鸣。
我们在天上的父，愿人都尊你的名为圣...
The character's recitation of the Lord's Prayer in the film was a pivotal moment.
角色在电影中背诵主祷文是一个关键时刻。
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