apocalypse
US /əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/
UK /əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/
名词
1.
世界末日, 大灾难
the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation
示例:
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Many ancient prophecies speak of a coming apocalypse.
许多古老的预言都提到了即将到来的世界末日。
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The movie depicted a post-apocalypse world.
这部电影描绘了一个末日后的世界。
2.
灾难, 浩劫
an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic scale
示例:
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The earthquake was an apocalypse for the small town.
那场地震对小镇来说是一场灾难。
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The economic collapse felt like an apocalypse for many businesses.
经济崩溃对许多企业来说就像一场灾难。