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delphic oracle

/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/

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/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/C1formal
  • ruОтносится к древнегреческому оракулу в Дельфах, известному своими двусмысленными, загадочными или пророческими ответами. В современном употреблении описывает человека или высказывание, которое намеренно неясно, таинственно или трудно для толкования.

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.

    ruДельфийский оракул

    • 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.

    ruДельфийский оракул

    • 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.