词汇 | Delphic |
释义 | 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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