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delphic oracle

/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/

翻译: 指古希腊德尔斐神庙的神谕,以含糊、神秘或预言性的回答著称。现代用法中形容一个人或言辞故意晦涩、神秘或难以理解。

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/ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/C1formal
  • zh指古希腊德尔斐神庙的神谕,以含糊、神秘或预言性的回答著称。现代用法中形容一个人或言辞故意晦涩、神秘或难以理解。

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.

    zh德尔斐神谕

    • 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.

    zh德尔斐神谕

    • 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.