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单词 apocalyptist
释义 apocalyptist|əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪst|
[f. Gr. ἀποκαλύπτ-ειν (see above) + -ist.]
The writer of the Apocalypse. Also, the writer of any apocalyptic work; the writer of a commentary on the Apocalypse.
1835Fraser's Mag. XI. 332/2 Does the apocalyptist represent the Angel of the Covenant with a Rainbow on his head?1864Nation. Rev. No. 36. 335 When we see the apocalyptist using favourite words and phrases foreign to the Evangelist.1889Cent. Dict., Apocalyptist, an interpreter of the Apocalypse.1922W. R. Inge Outspoken Ess. (2nd Ser.) ii. 101 The idea of ‘the Kingdom of God’..in the writings of the apocalyptists.1957Oxf. Dict. Chr. Ch. 67/1 The Apocalyptists were pre-eminently writers, directing their attention towards the end of things and to the destiny of the world in general.
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