vt.

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

   他们祈祷很快打败敌人。

   The old farmer prays God's forgiveness.

   那老农夫祈求神宽恕。

   The citizens are praying that the war will cease soon.

   居民们祈祷战争快快结束。

2. 【书】恳求，请求[O2]
   I pray you to show mercy to the child.

   我恳请你对这孩子仁慈一点。

vi.

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

   学校的运动会是星期六，所以我们虔心祈求好天气。

   They knelt down and prayed to God for help.

   他们跪下，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.