Word · Frequency #27808
Delphi
特尔斐(希腊古都)
核心释义
Delphi
- 1.
特尔斐(希腊古都)
n. an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
特尔斐(希腊古都)
用法In use
The ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the center of the world.
用法提示:Delphi在此处为专有名词,指希腊古都特尔斐,作从句主语。
We visited the ruins at Delphi during our summer vacation.
用法提示:Delphi作介词at的宾语,表示地点特尔斐。
Before the battle, the king consulted the oracle at Delphi.
用法提示:Delphi与at连用,说明神谕的地点就在特尔斐。
in [place]
There are many ruins in Delphi.
在特尔斐有很多遗迹。
the oracle of [place]
Delphi 是地名,单独使用时不加冠词,但在 the oracle of Delphi 等短语中需用 the。
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle of Delphi.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- oracle of Delphi
- 德尔斐神谕
- The oracle of Delphi was consulted by rulers across the ancient world.古代世界的统治者们纷纷向德尔斐神谕求教。
- ancient Delphi
- 古希腊德尔斐
- Ancient Delphi was considered the center of the world in Greek mythology.在希腊神话中,古希腊德尔斐被视为世界的中心。
- archaeological site of Delphi
- 德尔斐考古遗址
- The archaeological site of Delphi attracts many visitors every year.德尔斐考古遗址每年吸引众多游客。
- temple at Delphi
- 德尔斐神庙
- The temple at Delphi was dedicated to Apollo.德尔斐神庙是用来供奉阿波罗的。
- visit Delphi
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把 Delphi 拆成 del + phi,想象希腊神庙墙上刻着 φ(phi)符号,神谕之地特尔斐。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:mixed 常见场景:historical/academic texts、travel writing 作为古希腊城市名,通常用于历史、考古等较正式的文本,也较常见于旅游介绍中,语气更中性。日常口语中单独提到较少。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
单词末尾的 -phi 读作 /faɪ/,与 eye、high、why 的 /aɪ/ 押韵(但整个词重音在前,所以没有常见的整词押韵词)。注意 dolphin、self、shelf 拼写相似,读音分别为 /ˈdɒlfɪn/、/sɛlf/、/ʃɛlf/,并不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.