delphi
delphi — noun
1. a holy place in ancient Greece where a priestess called the Oracle was believed
a holy place in ancient Greece where a priestess called the Oracle was believed to speak for the god Apollo, giving answers to people who travelled there with questions
In ancient times, Greek leaders came to Delphi to seek advice from the Oracle.
prepositional phrase opening + infinitive of purpose
The priestess at Delphi would enter a trance before delivering Apollo's answers to visitors.
would for habitual past action
Before making any major decision, King Croesus sent messengers to Delphi for guidance.
Excavations at Delphi have uncovered the temple where the Oracle once sat.
When Sofia visited Delphi, the guide told the group about how the Oracle answered questions.
2. an important city in ancient Greece, built on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, kno
an important city in ancient Greece, built on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, known for its temple of Apollo and its role as a cultural and religious centre
The ancient city of Delphi sits on a slope of Mount Parnassus in central Greece.
article + noun subject: The ancient city of Delphi
Archaeologists working at Delphi have found statues, coins, and the ruins of many buildings.
participial modifier: Archaeologists working at...
Tourists can reach Delphi by bus from Athens in about two and a half hours.
Ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the centre of the world and built a temple there.
Salma spent the morning walking through the ruins of Delphi and reading the old inscriptions.
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 refers to the city itself, while sense 1 refers specifically to the sanctuary and oracle located within it.