| 释义 |
sup·pli·cate /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
恳求，哀求；祈祷，请求，祈求
supplicate (sb. for) pardon (向某人)求饶
supplicate sb. to help 央求某人帮助
supplicate a blessing 祈求保佑
I can't brook to be supplicated. 我不忍别人向我哀求。
❷ vi.
恳求，哀求；祈祷，祈求；(在英国牛津大学等处)提出学位申请
supplicate for mercy 祈求宽容
[< L supplicāre to beg on one's knees < SUP- + plicāre to bend, kneel] |