(~s)
1.
An ~ is a request for help or forgiveness made to a god. (FORMAL)
...an ~ for divine guidance.
N-VAR: oft N prep
2.
An ~ is a prayer at a public meeting, usually at the beginning. (AM)
N-COUNT
(~s)
1.
An ~ is a request for help or forgiveness made to a god. (FORMAL)
...an ~ for divine guidance.
N-VAR: oft N prep
2.
An ~ is a prayer at a public meeting, usually at the beginning. (AM)
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012