"supplication" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 懇求
• 祈求

Definition

一種正式、謙遜且懇切的請求，常向有權力者或神祇提出，常見於祈禱或哀求中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「Supplication」多用於正式、宗教、文學或歷史語境，常與「提出」、「獻上」等動詞搭配。口語中會使用「請求」或「懇求」替代。

Examples

He knelt in supplication before the king.

他在國王面前跪下，表示**懇求**。

She whispered a quiet supplication before sleeping.

她在睡前低聲**祈求**。

The people's supplication was for peace in their country.

人們的**祈求**是國家和平。

He raised his hands in supplication during the ceremony.

他在儀式中舉起雙手錶示**祈求**。

Her voice was filled with supplication as she asked for help.

她求助時，聲音裡充滿了**懇求**。

Many prayers are acts of supplication for forgiveness or guidance.

許多祈禱其實是對寬恕或引導的**祈求**。