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revelatory

/ˈrɛvələˌtɔri/ /ˈrɛvələˌtoʊri/

Meanings
adjective

启示性的，揭示性的

Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of a revelation

Examples :

"The old photo album was revelatory, showing me a side of my grandfather I never knew. "
那本旧相册具有启示性，展现了我从未了解过的爷爷的一面。
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adjective

启示性的，揭示性的。

Prophetic (especially of doom); apocalyptic

Examples :

"The economist's report, filled with predictions of widespread job losses and economic collapse, had a revelatory tone, making everyone worry about the future. "
经济学家的报告充满了对大规模失业和经济崩溃的预测，语调带有启示性，令人感到末日降临般，让每个人都对未来感到担忧。
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Related Words

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

广泛的，普遍的。

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

流感在学校里广泛传播，很多学生都缺席了。

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

属于，关于。

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

关于我的汽车保险索赔的所有文件现在都已经提交了。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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economist noun

/iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɑn.ə.mɪst/

经济学家，经济学专家

"The economist analyzed the sales figures and predicted a downturn in the local bakery business. "

经济学家分析了销售数据，并预测当地面包店生意将会衰退。

Illustration revelation

revelation noun

/ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/

揭示，披露。

"The revelation that her brother was a famous author surprised everyone at the family reunion. "

她哥哥是位著名作家这件事的揭示让所有参加家庭聚会的人都感到惊讶。

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prophetic adjective

/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/

预言性的，先知的

"The teacher's prophetic prediction about the upcoming test was spot on; everyone did poorly. "

老师对即将到来的考试做出了先知般的预测，结果不幸言中，每个人都考得很差。

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predictions noun

/prɪˈdɪkʃənz/

预测, 预言。

"The weather forecast's predictions for tomorrow are sunny skies and warm temperatures. "

天气预报对明天的预测是晴空万里，气温升高。

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apocalyptic noun

/əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/

末世预言家，天启预言者

"My neighbor, a self-proclaimed apocalyptic, constantly warns us about the end of the world. "

我的邻居是个自称的末世预言家，总是警告我们世界末日要来了。

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

每个人，人人

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

班里每个人都需要带课本去第一节课。

Illustration collapse

collapse noun

/kəˈlæps/

倒塌，崩溃。

"She suffered a terrible collapse after slipping on the wet floor."

她滑倒在湿地板上后，身体突然垮了下来，情况非常糟糕。

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

爷爷，外公

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

我的爷爷帮我做了数学作业。

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economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

经济的, 经济上的

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "

这座城市的经济形势已经影响到很多家庭购买食物的能力。