prophet
US /ˈprɑː.fɪt/
UK /ˈprɑː.fɪt/
1.
先知
a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
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Moses is considered a great prophet in many religions.
摩西在許多宗教中被視為一位偉大的先知。
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The ancient texts speak of a prophet who would bring peace.
古老的文獻中提到了一個將帶來和平的先知。
2.
預言家, 先知
a person who predicts the future.
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He claimed to be a prophet, foretelling economic downturns.
他聲稱自己是預言家，預言經濟衰退。
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Many dismissed her as a mere prophet of doom.
許多人把她斥為不過是個預言家。