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Oracles Meaning in English

word · lemma: oracle

ˈɔɹəkəɫz
AWR-uh-kuhlz
ˈɒɹəkəlz
OR-uh-kuhlz

释义

Oracles are people or things in ancient times believed to give wise advice or predictions about the future, often thought to be messages from the gods.

用法与细微差别

"Oracle" can refer to the person, the place, or the actual prophecy given. The plural "oracles" often appears in historical or mythological contexts. In modern usage, it can mean a wise person who gives reliable advice (sometimes humorously or metaphorically).

例句

In ancient Greece, people traveled far to visit the oracles.

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Many stories talk about the predictions made by oracles.

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People believed oracles could speak for the gods.

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The king always consulted his oracles before making big decisions.

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Some modern writers use 'the oracles' to describe experts who predict the future.

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He acts like one of those oracles who always thinks he knows what will happen next.

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