"prophecies" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 预言

Definition

关于未来会发生什么的预言或声明，尤其是被认为来自神或超自然力量的那些。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或文学语境，常与宗教、神话或幻想相关。常见搭配有“古老的”、“圣经的”。是“prophecy”的复数，不要与动词“prophesy”混淆。

Examples

Ancient people believed in many prophecies about the end of the world.

古人相信许多关于世界末日的**预言**。

The book contains several prophecies made by a famous oracle.

这本书包含几条著名神谕的**预言**。

Some religions are based on old prophecies about a savior.

有些宗教建立在关于救世主的古老**预言**上。

Her grandmother likes to talk about strange prophecies she heard as a child.

她的祖母喜欢讲小时候听到的奇怪**预言**。

Many movies are inspired by old prophecies and legends.

许多电影都受到古老**预言**和传说的启发。

Some people believe these prophecies are already coming true.

有些人认为这些**预言**正在变成现实。