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road to damascus

/rəʊd tə dəˈmæskəs/

翻译: 源自圣经中扫罗在前往大马士革途中突然皈依的故事,指突然、戏剧性且改变人生的转变或顿悟,常比喻信念或世界观发生深刻变化的转折点。

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/rəʊd tə dəˈmæskəs/C1formal
  • zh源自圣经中扫罗在前往大马士革途中突然皈依的故事,指突然、戏剧性且改变人生的转变或顿悟,常比喻信念或世界观发生深刻变化的转折点。

A phrase referring to a sudden, dramatic, and life-changing conversion or revelation, originating from the biblical story of Saul's transformation on the road to Damascus. It is used metaphorically to describe a pivotal moment of profound change in belief or perspective.

  1. Sudden conversion or change of heartC1formal

    A dramatic and sudden change in one's beliefs, opinions, or course of action, often from negative to positive.

    zh顿悟式的转变

    • His decision to become a philanthropist was a real road to Damascus moment.
    • After years of opposition, she had a road to Damascus experience and embraced the new policy.
    • The CEO's road to Damascus came after the company's major scandal.