"divination" in Chinese (Simplified)
占卜占卦
Definition
占卜是通过特殊仪式或超自然手段试图发现未知信息或预测未来的做法。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用在正式、学术或宗教语境，常见如“占卜的方法”“古代占卜”。不要与日常的“猜测”混淆，divination指的是有仪式或超自然元素的预言。
Examples
Many cultures have practiced divination for thousands of years.
许多文化几千年来一直进行**占卜**。
Fortune tellers often use cards in their divination.
算命师经常用牌来进行**占卜**。
She was interested in ancient methods of divination.
她对古老的**占卜**方法感兴趣。
Palm reading is a popular form of divination in many places.
看手相在很多地方都是流行的**占卜**方式。
He doesn’t believe in divination, but he finds it fascinating to study.
他不相信**占卜**，但觉得研究很有趣。
Some people turn to divination when they're uncertain about the future.
有些人在对未来感到不确定时会求助于**占卜**。