early 15c., from or related to Middle Dutch praten "to chatter" (c. 1400), from a Proto-Germanic imitative root (compare East Frisian proten, Middle Low German praten, Middle High German braten, Swedish prata "to talk, chatter"). Related: Prated; prating. As a noun from 1570s.
prate 双语例句
1. If the hen does not prate, she will not lay.
母鸡不唠叨不下蛋.
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2. Pen walked on, listening to his companion's prate, wondering, amused, and puzzled.