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词汇 Delphic
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Delphic
adjective uk/ˈdel.fɪk/ us/ˈdel.fɪk/
(古希腊圣所)德尔斐的,德尔斐的女祭司的
relating to the ancient Greek sanctuary (= holy place) at Delphi, or the oracle (= female priest) who gave advice there
Croesus, King of Lydia, asked the Delphic oracle if he should attack Persia. 吕底亚国王克罗伊斯向德尔斐的女祭司询问他是否应该进攻波斯。
(also delphic)神秘的,隐晦的,难以理解的
mysterious and without a single, clear, definite meaning
a Delphic pronouncement/declaration/utterance 晦涩难懂的公告/声明/言论
The media rushed to try and decipher his delphic remarks. 媒体争先恐后地试图破译他的神秘言论。
Unlike with many diplomats who remain Delphic, everyone knows where he stands. 与许多保持守口如瓶的外交官不同,每个人都知道他的立场。
Synonym: enigmatic
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  • His prophetic style was like that of the Delphic oracle, whose "truth" had to be interpreted by the hearer.
  • She spoke in the faraway tones of a Delphic priest.
  • The Pythia were the succession of Delphic women who served as the priestesses through which the god, Apollo, spoke.
  • They have tried to avoid getting embroiled in the debate by issuing Delphic pronouncements.
  • His utterances are frequently described as "Delphic".
  • She made the Delphic reply that she hoped he would "get what he deserved".
  • He was even more delphic than usual about his intentions.
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