apocalyptic
UK/ә.pɒkә'liptik/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or resembling a catastrophic end of the world; predicting great disaster or doom.
世界末日的；预示大灾难的
n.
A person who predicts an apocalypse or catastrophic end.
末日预言者
Root Breakdown
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The apocalyptic movie depicted a world destroyed by climate and environmental collapse.
- 2.
Her apocalyptic warnings about technology went largely unheeded by mainstream audiences.