oracle
🇬🇧 UK/'ɒ:rәkl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A shrine or priest through whom a deity gives prophecy; a prophetic or authoritative statement
神谕,神谕处;预言者
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.oracle prophecy神谕预言
- 2.oracle consultation咨询神谕
Example Sentences
- 1.
In ancient Greece, people consulted the oracle at Delphi for prophetic advice.
- 2.
Some consider him an oracle of technology trends due to his accurate predictions.