"diviner" in Chinese (Simplified)
占卜者探水者
Definition
占卜者是指声称能通过灵性或神秘方法预测未来或揭示隐藏信息的人。这个词有时也指用特殊工具寻找地下水的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Diviner”多见于文学、历史或宗教场合。既可指通过神秘方式占卜未来的人,也可特指用工具找地下水的人(如“water diviner”)。日常对“算命师”常用“fortune teller”或“psychic”。
Examples
The diviner said I would have good luck this year.
那位**占卜者**说我今年会有好运。
The villagers asked the diviner where to dig for water.
村民请**探水者**指点挖井的位置。
A diviner uses special sticks to find underground water.
**探水者**用特殊的木棍寻找地下水。
Many ancient cultures relied on a diviner before making important decisions.
许多古代文化在做重大决定前会求助于**占卜者**。
I don't really believe in diviners, but my friend swears by them.
我其实不太相信**占卜者**,但我朋友却深信不疑。
The local diviner claims he can find water anywhere, even in the desert.
当地产的**探水者**说他连沙漠里都能找到水。