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oracle of delphi

/ˈɒrəkəl əv ˈdɛlfaɪ/

翻译: 指古希腊德尔斐阿波罗神庙中的女祭司,她传达神谕、作出预言;也比喻能提供明智但常含糊其辞建议的人或智慧来源。

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/ˈɒrəkəl əv ˈdɛlfaɪ/C1formal
  • zh指古希腊德尔斐阿波罗神庙中的女祭司,她传达神谕、作出预言;也比喻能提供明智但常含糊其辞建议的人或智慧来源。

Refers to the ancient Greek priestess at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi who delivered prophecies, or metaphorically to a person or source of wise but often ambiguous advice.

  1. Ancient Greek prophetessB2formal

    The priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi who delivered prophecies and advice from the god Apollo.

    zh古希腊女先知

    • The Oracle of Delphi was consulted before major wars and decisions.
    • Kings and generals traveled to Delphi to hear the Oracle's cryptic words.
    • The Oracle's prophecies were often ambiguous and open to interpretation.
  2. Figurative meaningB2informal

    A person or source of wise, authoritative, or mysterious advice or predictions.

    zh德尔斐神谕

    • My grandmother is like the Oracle of Delphi when it comes to family matters.
    • The old professor was treated as the Oracle of Delphi on ancient history.
    • Don't expect the Oracle of Delphi; just give me a straight answer.