oracle
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/ˈɔːrəkl/
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/ˈɒrəkl/
A place in ancient Greece where people asked the gods for advice about the future, or the priest or priestess who gave the gods' messages.
The ancient Greeks would consult the oracle at Delphi for guidance.
古希腊人会向德尔斐的神谕寻求指导。
The advice or messages from the gods in ancient Greece, which were often mysterious or hard to understand.
The oracle's prophecy was vague and hard to understand.
神谕的预言含糊不清,难以理解。
A person or source that gives wise advice or valuable information.
She is the oracle when it comes to fashion trends.
谈到时尚潮流,她就是权威。