epiphany
epiphany — 名詞
1. a short, powerful experience where the truth about something important becomes c
頓悟
突然領悟的瞬間
a short, powerful experience where the truth about something important becomes clear to you all at once
Arjun had an epiphany about the cause of the data errors while taking a shower.
Arjun 在洗澡時突然頓悟了資料錯誤的原因。
have an epiphany about [topic]
The novel's main character experiences a sudden epiphany that changes the course of her life.
小說主角經歷了一次頓悟，從此改變了她的人生方向。
experience an epiphany + that-clause
For many artists, creative epiphanies arrive at unexpected moments, not during planned work.
對許多藝術家來說，創意上的頓悟往往在意想不到的時刻出現，而非在刻意創作時。
It was only years later that Caleb understood that moment as a true epiphany.
直到多年之後，Caleb 才明白那一刻是一種真正的頓悟。
The scientist described her epiphany as a flash of understanding that solved a long puzzle.
那位科學家將她在實驗室的頓悟描述為一道理解的光芒，解開了長期的謎題。
- revelation
stronger religious or spiritual connotation; an epiphany is a type of revelation, but revelation can also come from a divine source
- insight
broader in scope — can be deep or shallow, sudden or gradual; epiphany is always sudden
- realization
more neutral and everyday; an epiphany is a particularly powerful realization
文法句型
have an epiphany about [something]
experience an epiphany + that-clause
understand/see [something] as an epiphany
用法筆記
This is the most common modern meaning. In this sense, an epiphany is not the same as a gradual learning process — it describes a sudden, often dramatic moment of clarity.
常見錯誤
2. a short but powerful experience in which a person feels they have come into dire
神啟
強烈的宗教體悟
a short but powerful experience in which a person feels they have come into direct contact with something sacred or spiritual
During her retreat, Élise had an epiphany that filled her with a deep sense of peace.
Élise 在禪修靜坐期間經歷了一次神啟，內心充滿了深沉的平靜。
have an epiphany during [spiritual practice]
The monk described his epiphany as being surrounded by a warm, golden light.
那位僧侶描述他的神啟經驗時說，自己彷彿被溫暖的金色光芒包圍。
Some religious traditions describe epiphanies as moments when the divine touches ordinary life.
某些宗教傳統認為，神啟是神聖力量觸及日常生活的時刻。
After his epiphany, Dario began to see all living things as deeply connected.
經歷那次神啟之後，Dario 開始將所有生物視為一個緊密相連的整體。
- mystical experience
broader term; an epiphany is one type of mystical experience
- divine encounter
stresses the meeting between human and deity; epiphany can be less direct
文法句型
have an epiphany
describe an epiphany
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SUDDEN INSIGHT): this sense involves a direct spiritual or sacred encounter, not merely a new understanding of an ordinary topic. The experience is typically described with religious or mystical language.
3. a Christian festival on January 6 that honors the arrival of the wise men who vi
主顯節
基督教一月六日的節日
a Christian festival on January 6 that honors the arrival of the wise men who visited the baby Jesus and marks the first time God presented Jesus to people of all nations
In many countries, children receive gifts on Epiphany rather than at Christmas.
在許多國家，孩子們是在主顯節收到禮物，而非在聖誕節。
on Epiphany
The church held a special evening service to celebrate Epiphany this year.
這間教會今年舉行了一場特別的晚間禮拜來慶祝主顯節。
celebrate Epiphany
In Spain, the night before Epiphany is marked by large parades in every city.
在西班牙，主顯節前一晚每個城市都會舉辦盛大的遊行。
Epiphany is also called Three Kings' Day in many parts of the world.
主顯節在世界許多地方也被稱為「三王節」。
文法句型
on Epiphany
celebrate Epiphany
Epiphany + noun (e.g. Epiphany service)
用法筆記
Always capitalized in this sense. In Western Christianity it falls on January 6; in Eastern Orthodox churches, Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the visit of the Magi, and the date may differ.
4. the appearance of a god or goddess to a human, especially as described in ancien
顯現
神靈以可見形式出現
the appearance of a god or goddess to a human, especially as described in ancient myths, religious texts, or works of art
In Greek myth, the epiphany of Athena to Odysseus changes the course of his journey.
在希臘神話中，雅典娜向奧德修斯顯現，改變了他旅程的方向。
epiphany of [deity] to [person]
Ancient temples were built where an epiphany of a god was believed to have occurred.
古代神廟常建於據信有神靈顯現過的地點。
A Renaissance painting shows the epiphany of an angel visiting a young woman with a message.
一幅文藝復興時期的畫作描繪了一位天使向一名年輕女子顯現並傳達訊息。
Worshippers hoped to witness an epiphany of their god during the sacred ceremony.
信徒們希望在神聖的儀式中目睹他們的神明顯現。
- theophany
more precise term for a god appearing to a human; epiphany is broader and can refer to other divine manifestations
- manifestation
more general; epiphany specifically implies a visible or perceptible appearance
文法句型
an epiphany of [deity]
witness an epiphany
用法筆記
This is the oldest historical meaning, from the Greek epiphainein ('to appear'). In modern use it is mostly confined to discussions of ancient religion, classical mythology, and art history.