vt.

1. 祈禱，祈求[+to-v][+（that）]
   They prayed that they would defeat their enemies soon.

   他們祈禱很快打敗敵人。

   The old farmer prays God's forgiveness.

   那老農夫祈求神寬恕。

   The citizens are praying that the war will cease soon.

   居民們祈禱戰爭快快結束。

2. 【書】懇求，請求[O2]
   I pray you to show mercy to the child.

   我懇請你對這孩子仁慈一點。

vi.

1. 祈禱，祈求；請求，懇求[（+to/for）]
   The athletic meet is on Saturday, so we're praying for a fine day.

   學校的運動會是星期六，所以我們虔心祈求好天氣。

   They knelt down and prayed to God for help.

   他們跪下，祈求上帝保佑。

v.

1. address a prayer to God or another deity.
2. wish or hope earnestly for a particular outcome.

adv.