prophecies
[ˈprɔfisiz]

n.

预言，预言能力( prophecy的名词复数 )；

双语释义

n.(名词)

1. [C]预言 a statement that sth will happen in the future, especially one made by sb with religious or magic powers
2. [U]〈正〉预言能力 the power of being able to say what will happen in the future

英英释义

prophecy

• n.
  • knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

    同义词：prognosticationvaticination

  • a prediction uttered under divine inspiration

    同义词：divination

词组短语

self-fulfilling prophecy自我应验的预言

双语例句

用作名词(n.)

1. He seemed to have the gift of prophecy.
   他似乎有预言的天赋.
2. No prophecy can be expected to go on all fours.
   凡预言皆不能指望其完全应验。

权威例句

Self-fulfilling prophecies
Self-fulfilling prophecies
Self-fulfilling prophecies: A theoretical and integrative review.
The macroeconomics of self-fulfilling prophecies
The macroeconomics of self-fulfilling prophecies
Macroeconomics of Self-fulfilling Prophecies, 2nd Edition
Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies.
Early prognosis in traumatic brain injury: from prophecies to predictions
Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies
Withdrawal of support in intracerebral hemorrhage may lead to self-fulfilling prophecies.