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delphic oracle

/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/

الترجمة: يشير إلى عرّاف معبد دلفي في اليونان القديمة، المعروف بإجاباته الغامضة وذات المعنى المزدوج. وفي الاستعمال الحديث يصف شخصًا أو قولًا يتّصف بالغموض المتعمّد والإبهام وصعوبة التأويل.

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/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/C1formal
  • arيشير إلى عرّاف معبد دلفي في اليونان القديمة، المعروف بإجاباته الغامضة وذات المعنى المزدوج. وفي الاستعمال الحديث يصف شخصًا أو قولًا يتّصف بالغموض المتعمّد والإبهام وصعوبة التأويل.

Refers to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, known for giving ambiguous, cryptic, or prophetic responses. In modern usage, it describes a person or statement that is deliberately vague, mysterious, or difficult to interpret.

  1. Ancient Greek prophecy siteB2formal

    The most important oracle in ancient Greece, located at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, where priestesses delivered prophecies.

    arعرّاف دلفي

    • The Delphic Oracle was consulted by kings before major battles.
    • Many ancient leaders traveled to the Delphic Oracle for guidance.
    • The prophecies of the Delphic Oracle were often ambiguous.
  2. Ambiguous or cryptic statementC1formal

    A statement or prediction that is deliberately vague or open to multiple interpretations.

    arالعرّاف الدلفي

    • His answer was like a Delphic oracle, leaving everyone confused.
    • The politician's speech sounded like a Delphic oracle, full of hidden meanings.
    • She gave a Delphic oracle response, neither confirming nor denying the rumor.