pray
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/preɪ/
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/preɪ/
to talk to God, often to thank or ask for help
They pray to God for guidance every night.
他们每晚都向上帝祈祷寻求指引。
to really hope that something will happen
She will pray for good weather on her wedding day.
她将祈祷婚礼当天有好天气。
used to say 'please' when asking or telling someone to do something
What did you say, pray tell?
请问,你刚才说了什么?