| 词汇 | delphic |
| 释义 | Delphic adjective uk /ˈdel.fɪk/ us /ˈdel.fɪk/ relating to the ancient Greek sanctuary(= holy place) at Delphi, or the oracle(= female priest) who gave advice there: （古希腊圣所）德尔斐的，德尔斐的女祭司的 Delphic oracleCroesus, King of Lydia, asked the Delphic oracle if he should attack Persia. 吕底亚国王克罗伊斯向德尔斐的女祭司询问他是否应该进攻波斯。 (alsodelphic) mysterious and without a single, clear, definite meaning: 神秘的，隐晦的，难以理解的 a Delphic pronouncement/declaration/utterance晦涩难懂的公告/声明/言论 The media rushed to try and decipher his delphic remarks.媒体争先恐后地试图破译他的神秘言论。 Unlike with many diplomats who remain Delphic, everyone knows where he stands.与许多保持守口如瓶的外交官不同，每个人都知道他的立场。 Synonyms enigmatic gnomic His prophetic style was like that of the Delphic oracle, whose "truth" had to be interpreted by the hearer. She spoke in the faraway tones of a Delphic priest. The Pythia were the succession of Delphic women who served as the priestesses through which the god, Apollo, spoke. They have tried to avoid getting embroiled in the debate by issuing Delphic pronouncements. His utterances are frequently described as "Delphic". She made the Delphic reply that she hoped he would "get what he deserved". He was even more delphic than usual about his intentions. Ancient history: before 500 AD agora ancient ancients antiquity archaic charioteer Delphi dolmen Euphrates gladiator glyph mummify nones palaeo- paleographical Parthenon pharaoh scarab stele Tigris You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Mythology: Greek & Roman myth Religious buildings & places Confusion, confusing and feeling confused |
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