(in ancient Greece) a place where people could go to ask the gods for advice or information about the future; the priest or priestess through whom the gods were thought to give their message Topics Suggestions and advicec2, Religion and festivalsc2(古希腊的)神示所;(传达神谕的)牧师,女祭司 (in ancient Greece) the advice or information that the gods gave, which often had a hidden meaning Topics Suggestions and advicec2(古希腊常有隐含意义的)神谕,神示 - [usually singular] (often humorous)
a person or book that gives valuable advice or information Topics Suggestions and advicec2能提供宝贵信息的人(或书);权威;智囊
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin oraculum, from orare ‘speak’.