prophecy
/ˈprɒfəsi/ · /ˈprɑːfəsi/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #5887 in the learning path
预言
Definitions
n. a statement about the future, often claiming supernatural knowledge
预言
n. the supposed ability to know and describe future events
预言能力
Example
In the story, an ancient prophecy finally came true.
故事中，一个古老的预言终于应验了。
Low expectations can become a self-fulfilling prophecy when students receive less encouragement and fewer opportunities to improve.
当学生得到的鼓励和进步机会更少时，低期望可能成为自我实现的预言。
Collocations
- a self-fulfilling prophecy
- fulfil a prophecy
- the gift of prophecy
Word family
- prophesy (v.)
- prophet (n.)
- prophetic (adj.)
Synonyms
- prediction
- foretelling
Usage tip
prophecy是名词；动词prophesy词尾读/saɪ/。
FAQ
- What does prophecy mean?
- a statement about the future, often claiming supernatural knowledge the supposed ability to know and describe future events
- How is prophecy pronounced?
- UK /ˈprɒfəsi/, US /ˈprɑːfəsi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
