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prophecy

🇬🇧 UK/'prɒfәsi/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC1

Definitions

n.

A prediction or statement about the future, especially one believed to be divinely inspired

预言,预言能力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
phecshow, appear, shine, speak
+
ycharacterized by
=prophecy

Common Collocations

  • 1.fulfill a prophecy应验预言
  • 2.self-fulfilling prophecy自我实现的预言
  • 3.ancient prophecy古老预言
  • 4.biblical prophecy圣经预言

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ancient prophecy foretold that a great leader would rise from the east.

  • 2.

    His prophecy about the economic crisis proved to be remarkably accurate.

  • 3.

    Many believers interpreted the events as the fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

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