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sibyl

/sib-uhl/US // ˈsɪb əl //UK // (ˈsɪbɪl) //

西伯利亚,西伯利亚人,西贝母,西贝斯

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of certain women of antiquity reputed to possess powers of prophecy or divination.
    • : a female prophet or witch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

nounprophet
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Examples

  • Erythræ was the native place of the Sibyl, an ancient inspired prophetess.

  • The den of the sibyl was much darker than the antechamber; the color of the walls could scarcely be distinguished.

  • I should mention, however, that it was quite impossible Sibyl could know me.

  • As a test of Sibyl's clairvoyance, this was not very satisfactory.

  • My first modest person was a Spirit Photographer; my second was a Sibyl.

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