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supplication

/suhp-li-key-shuhn/US // ˌsʌp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən //UK // (ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃən) //

祈求,祈祷,祈愿,祈福

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition.

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Examples

  • In one of those scenes, a character says supplications with his prayer bead while burying the dead.

  • It goes without saying that Ms. Solomon sees a fair share of supplication this time of year.

  • Possibly, but it will be a polite, even gingerly, supplication.

  • The expression of his features was calm and composed, and his eyes were raised to heaven with a look of hope and supplication.

  • He attempts to pray and make supplication—yea, even he endeavours to perform the service.

  • I have put off the robe of peace, and have put upon me the sackcloth of supplication, and I will cry to the most High in my days.

  • Wherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God.

  • Not a single outer sign of fervour: no kneeling, no clasped hands, or other sign of supplication.