delphi
delphi — 名詞
1. a holy place in ancient Greece where a priestess called the Oracle was believed
德爾斐神諭
古希臘阿波羅神廟及神諭所
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.
在古代，希臘領袖都會來到德爾斐，向神諭尋求建議。
prepositional phrase opening + infinitive of purpose
The priestess at Delphi would enter a trance before delivering Apollo's answers to visitors.
德爾斐的女祭司會先進入恍惚狀態，然後才向訪客傳達阿波羅的回答。
would for habitual past action
Before making any major decision, King Croesus sent messengers to Delphi for guidance.
克羅埃西斯國王在做出重大決定之前，都會先派使者到德爾斐請求指引。
Excavations at Delphi have uncovered the temple where the Oracle once sat.
德爾斐的考古挖掘工作已發掘出當年女祭司傳遞神諭的神廟。
When Sofia visited Delphi, the guide told the group about how the Oracle answered questions.
索菲亞參觀德爾斐時，導遊向團員說明神諭是如何回答問題的。
2. an important city in ancient Greece, built on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, kno
德爾斐古城
古希臘中部的歷史名城
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.
德爾斐古城坐落在希臘中部的帕納索斯山坡上。
article + noun subject: The ancient city of Delphi
Archaeologists working at Delphi have found statues, coins, and the ruins of many buildings.
在德爾斐進行挖掘的考古學家發現了雕像、錢幣以及許多建築遺跡。
participial modifier: Archaeologists working at...
Tourists can reach Delphi by bus from Athens in about two and a half hours.
觀光客可以從雅典搭公車前往德爾斐，車程約兩個半小時。
Ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the centre of the world and built a temple there.
古希臘人相信德爾斐是世界中心，並在那裡建造了一座神廟。
Salma spent the morning walking through the ruins of Delphi and reading the old inscriptions.
薩爾瑪花了一整個上午漫步在德爾斐遺址中，閱讀古老的銘文。
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.