(每日一词)oracle

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oracle  /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/ n. (尤指古希腊的)女祭司;神谕; 行家,专家


meaning: (especially in ancient Greece) a female priest who gave people wise but often mysterious advice from a god, or the advice given (尤指古希腊的)女祭司;神谕; 


Meaning: someone who knows a lot about a subject and can give good advice 行家,专家


1) 词根: ora- 说话

2) 后缀:-acle 同-icle 名词后缀,(article) 


e.g. Professor Rose is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders. 罗斯教授被视为研究进食障碍方面的专家。


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