apocalypse
US /əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/
UK /əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/
名詞
1.
世界末日, 大災難
the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation
範例:
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Many ancient prophecies speak of a coming apocalypse.
許多古老的預言都提到了即將到來的世界末日。
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The movie depicted a post-apocalypse world.
這部電影描繪了一個末日後的世界。
2.
災難, 浩劫
an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale
範例:
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The earthquake was an apocalypse for the small town.
那場地震對小鎮來說是一場災難。
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The economic collapse felt like an apocalypse for many businesses.
經濟崩潰對許多企業來說就像一場災難。