词组 | prayer |
释义 | prayer /preə $ prer/ noun words that you say when praying to God or godsverbssay a prayer The children said their prayers and got into bed. | Say a prayer for me.kneel in prayer A group of men were kneeling in prayer.offer a prayer (=say a prayer in a formal way, often in a group) Special prayers were offered for the dead.recite prayers formal (=say the words of prayers aloud, usually with other people) A stream of people reciting prayers followed the procession.perform your prayers (=kneel and pray at the same time each day – used especially about Muslims) He went to a local mosque to perform his early morning prayers.answer sb’s prayer (=God hears you and makes what you want happen) I believe that one day my prayers will be answered. | God has answered your prayer.join (sb) in prayer (=say prayers as a group) The Pope urged the faithful to join him in prayer.adjectivesdaily prayers Muslims face Mecca when they perform their daily prayers.a silent prayer He said a silent prayer as he approached the house.prayer + nounsa prayer service There is usually a short prayer service in the morning.a prayer mat (=a small cloth on which someone kneels to pray) They unrolled their prayer mats on the ground.a prayer vigil (=a time when you stay awake in order to pray for someone) Hundreds of people attended the prayer vigil for the missing child.prepositionsa prayer for sb Prayers for the dead will be held during the evening service.a prayer of sth Michael said a prayer of thanks.a prayer to God She offered a silent prayer to God.in/at prayer (=in the act of praying) The monks spend most of their day in prayer.phrasesbe in sb’s prayers (=be prayed for) You are always in my prayers.sb’s prayers are/go with you Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.remember sb in your prayers Please remember them in your prayers and ask God to guide them. |
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