apocalyptic
US /əˌpɑː.kəˈlɪp.t̬ɪ.k/
UK /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/
形容词
1.
末日的, 启示性的
describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
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The movie depicted an apocalyptic future where humanity was on the brink of extinction.
这部电影描绘了一个人类濒临灭绝的末日未来。
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The book contains apocalyptic prophecies about the end of the world.
这本书包含了关于世界末日的启示性预言。
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灾难性的, 毁灭性的
resembling the end of the world; momentous or catastrophic
示例:
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The storm caused apocalyptic damage to the coastal town.
这场风暴给沿海城镇带来了灾难性的破坏。
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The scene after the earthquake was truly apocalyptic.
地震后的景象真是末日般的。
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