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.
实用例句
1. If the hen does not prate, she will not lay.
母鸡不唠叨不下蛋.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Pen walked on, listening to his companion's prate, wondering, amused, and puzzled.