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prayer

/pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/

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noun

祈祷，祷告。

A practice of communicating with one's God.

Examples :

"Before starting her math homework, Sarah offered a prayer for understanding. "

在开始做数学作业前，萨拉默默地做了一个祷告，祈求自己能理解题目。

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noun

祈祷, 祷告

The act of praying.

Examples :

"In many cultures, prayer involves singing."

在许多文化中，祈祷的方式包括唱歌。

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noun

祷告词，祈祷文。

The specific words or methods used for praying.

Examples :

"My morning prayer uses the words and gestures from the Buddhist tradition. "

我早上祈祷时用的祷告词和手势都来自佛教传统。

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noun

祈祷会，祷告会

A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.

Examples :

"Grandpa never misses a chance to go to prayer."

爷爷从来不错过任何一次去参加祈祷会的机会。

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noun

祈求，恳求.

A request; a petition.

Examples :

"This, your honor, is my prayer; that all here be set free."

尊敬的法官，这就是我的恳求：愿这里的所有人都获得自由。

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noun

希望，可能性

(mostly in negative constructions) The remotest hope or chance.

Examples :

"There's not a prayer that I'll finish this report before the deadline. "

我根本不可能在截止日期前完成这份报告。

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祈祷者，祷告者

Examples :

"My brother is a devout prayer, often spending time in quiet contemplation before important exams. "

我的哥哥是个虔诚的祈祷者，经常在重要考试前花时间安静地冥想。

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