Oracle
[ 'ɔrəkl ]
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n. 神示所;神谕;圣贤;哲人;
📝 例句
The oracle was fulfilled.
神谕被应验了。
🌱 联想助记
【记】ora-说,acle-名缀:提前说出→先知(区:ore-矿石,roe-鱼卵)
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📖 牛津释义
oracle
n
1
(a) (in ancient Greece) holy place where the gods could be asked about the future （古希腊的）神示所
the oracle at Delphi 在德尔斐的神示所.
(b) the answer given (which was often ambiguous or obscure) 神谕（常含糊费解）.
(c) priest(ess) giving the answers 传达神谕的（女）祭司
consult the oracle 请示神谕.
2 (fig 比喻) person considered able to give reliable advice 能提供可靠意见的人
My sister's the oracle on beauty matters. 我妹妹是美容方面的大行家.
🔁 扩展释义
*['ɒ:rәkl]n. 神谕, 神谕处, 预言
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Would two o'clock be acceptable?
两点钟合适吗？
No man is content.
人心是不满足的。
Over the years, one may well become a authority on one's hobby and will very probably be asked to give informal talks to little gatherings and then,
一人积了多年经验会成为自己这种爱好的权威，很可能应邀在小型集会上作非正式的讲话。