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occult

/uh-kuhlt, ok-uhlt/US // əˈkʌlt, ˈɒk ʌlt //

玄学,非自然,隐秘,玄秘

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
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    • : of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
    • : beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious.
    • : secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated.
    • : hidden from view; concealed.
    • : not apparent on mere inspection but discoverable by experimentation.of a nature not understood, as physical qualities.dealing with such qualities; experimental: occult science.
    • : Medicine/Medical. present in amounts too small to be visible: a chemical test to detect occult blood in the stool.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Usually the occult . the supernatural or supernatural agencies and affairs considered as a whole.occult studies or sciences.
v.有主动词 verb
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    • : to block or shut off from view; hide.
    • : Astronomy. to hide by occultation.
v.无主动词 verb
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    • : to become hidden or shut off from view.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.mysterious, secret; supernatural

Examples

  • Occult” literally means “hidden from view,” which is why we use it both in astronomy and to refer to secret knowledge.

  • The people of Ponchatoula were also left wondering if the occult had anything to do with the crimes.

  • The Nazi Party actually began as an occult fraternity, before it morphed into a political party.

  • The figures lined his office in Vienna and then in London, adding to the vaguely occult atmosphere in his consulting room.

  • One engineering school is even promoting a fascinating course on the relationship between the occult and technology.

  • The Cardinal then hinted, that Wharton had vanished on some occult mission, to circumvent the Italian investiture.

  • Mrs. Irvin has decided to consult a palmist or a hypnotist or some such occult authority before dining with you this evening.

  • Recognition of occult hemorrhage has its greatest value in diagnosis of gastric cancer and ulcer.

  • Superstitious and fatalistic, like so many superior men, she had no sincere belief except in occult sciences.

  • (b) That Pike has, however, in his lectures added occult matters from these occult Rites.