单词 | apocalyptic |
释义 | a·poc·a·lyp·tic (ə-pŏk′ə-lĭptĭk) also a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl) adj. 1. Relating to or predicting the end of the world, especially as described in the Bible or another religious text. 2. Relating to or predicting widespread destruction or the collapse of civilization: "The refugees in the camps spoke of apocalyptic devastation and tens of thousands dead" (Amitav Ghosh). 3. Characterized by predictions of or allusions to a disastrous outcome: spoke of the impending economic crisis in apocalyptic terms. a·poc′a·lypti·cal·ly adv. |
随便看 |
英语词典包含135693条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。