1660s, "pertaining to the 'Revelation of St. John' in the New Testament," from Greek apokalyptikos, from apokalyptein
(see apocalypse). Meaning "pertaining to the imminent end of the world" evolved by 1880s.
雙語例句
1. an apocalyptic view of history
對歷史抱極其悲觀的觀點
來自《權威詞典》
2. Although ending the race to drink up before closing time has not moderated drinking habits, neither have apocalyptic predictions come to pass.
雖然在酒吧關門前停止斗酒沒能改變人們的飲酒習慣, 但是也沒有讓如世界末日般的預言得以實現.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Parts of the ocean there look just absolutely apocalyptic.
海洋的很多區域看上去完全像是世界末日。
來自辭典例句
4. He attempts to explore dismal landscapes , where apocalyptic marches echo and thunder.
他試圖探索那些回響著神啟之音的凄涼之地.
來自互聯網
5. It is an exciting, well - paced action - thriller with apocalyptic, and adventure story elements.