pray 1 S3 W3 / preɪ / 动词 [不及物和及物动词]

1 to speak to God in order to ask for help or give thanks → prayer :

They went to the mosque to pray.

pray for

Let us pray for peace.

pray to

Martha prayed to God for help.

pray (that)

He prayed that his sight might be restored.

2 to wish or hope very strongly that something will happen or is true

pray (that)

Paul was praying that no one had noticed his absence.

I hope and pray that this is a misunderstanding.

pray for

We’re praying for good weather tomorrow.