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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Why don't you go to your room, Mom, and get some sleep.
为什么不到你的房间去？妈妈， 去睡一会儿。
We never know the worth (or value) of water till the well is dry.
井枯方知水可贵。
This soup tastes great.
这个汤非常美味。