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four horsemen

/fɔːr ˈhɔːrsmən/

翻译: 《圣经·启示录》中象征征服、战争、饥荒和死亡的四个骑士;常被比喻性地用来指代任何由四种破坏性力量或灾难组成的群体。

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/fɔːr ˈhɔːrsmən/C1formalart
  • zh《圣经·启示录》中象征征服、战争、饥荒和死亡的四个骑士;常被比喻性地用来指代任何由四种破坏性力量或灾难组成的群体。

A biblical reference to the four figures in the Book of Revelation who symbolize Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, often used metaphorically to describe any group of four destructive forces or calamities.

  1. Biblical figuresC1formal

    The four figures in the Book of Revelation who symbolize Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, bringing apocalyptic destruction.

    zh四骑士

    • The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the Bible.
    • In art, the Four Horsemen are often depicted riding together.
    • The concept of the Four Horsemen has influenced many stories and films.
  2. Metaphorical usageC2informal

    A group of four people or things that bring about a major change or disaster.

    zh四骑士

    • The four horsemen of the modern economy are inflation, unemployment, debt, and inequality.
    • Critics called them the four horsemen of the music industry's decline.
    • The team was known as the four horsemen of basketball for their dominance.