"oracle" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈɔɹəkəɫ/

AW-ruh-kuhl

UK

/ˈɒɹəkəl/

O-ruh-kuhl

释义

In ancient times, an oracle was a person or place believed to provide wise or prophetic answers from the gods. Now, it can also mean someone who gives wise advice or a message that predicts the future.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈɔɹəkəɫ/

英式英语

/ˈɒɹəkəl/

简化发音

美式

AW-ruh-kuhl

英式

O-ruh-kuhl

语境中听

The ancient Greeks visited the oracle to ask for advice.

The oracle gave predictions about the city's future.

Many believed the oracle's words were from the gods.

Nowadays, people call her the oracle of fashion because her advice is always right.