C1 adjective خنثی

apocalypse

/əˈpɒkəlɪps/

A catastrophic event resulting in total destruction or the complete end of the world. It can also refer to a prophetic revelation or a disaster of such magnitude that it fundamentally alters society.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

2

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

3

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
apocalypse
قید
apocalyptically
صفت
apocalyptic
مرتبط
apocalyptism
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Greek 'apo-' (away) and 'kalyptein' (to cover). An apocalypse is an 'uncovering'—a revelation so big the world is never the same.

آزمون سریع

The sudden market crash was described by financial pundits as an economic ______.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: apocalypse

مثال‌ها

1

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

everyday

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

2

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

formal

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

3

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

informal

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

4

The professor discussed the symbolism of the apocalypse in 14th-century European literature.

academic

The professor discussed the symbolism of the apocalypse in 14th-century European literature.

5

Market analysts fear that a sudden collapse in the housing sector could trigger an economic apocalypse.

business

Market analysts fear that a sudden collapse in the housing sector could trigger an economic apocalypse.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
apocalypse
قید
apocalyptically
صفت
apocalyptic
مرتبط
apocalyptism

ترکیب‌های رایج

nuclear apocalypse nuclear apocalypse
impending apocalypse impending apocalypse
post-apocalypse post-apocalypse
zombie apocalypse zombie apocalypse
environmental apocalypse environmental apocalypse

عبارات رایج

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The symbols of war, famine, pestilence, and death

Apocalypse now

An expression used to describe a current state of chaos

Prepping for the apocalypse

The act of gathering supplies for a potential global disaster

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apocalypse vs Armageddon

Armageddon specifically refers to the location or the final battle between good and evil, whereas apocalypse refers to the event of destruction or revelation itself.

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نکات کاربردی

The word is frequently used hyperbolically in informal contexts to describe a minor personal disaster. In academic or literary contexts, it retains its original meaning of a world-ending event or a spiritual revelation.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use 'apocalypse' to describe any bad situation, but it should be reserved for events that imply total or irreversible destruction.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the Greek 'apo-' (away) and 'kalyptein' (to cover). An apocalypse is an 'uncovering'—a revelation so big the world is never the same.

📖

ریشه کلمه

From the Ancient Greek 'apokalupsis', meaning 'unveiling' or 'revelation'.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun: 'an apocalypse' or 'the apocalypses'. Usually takes 'the' when referring to the biblical end of the world.
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بافت فرهنگی

Deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian theology (The Book of Revelation), the term now dominates modern pop culture in the 'dystopian' and 'post-apocalyptic' film genres.

آزمون سریع

The sudden market crash was described by financial pundits as an economic ______.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: apocalypse

لغات مرتبط

cause

A1

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

through

A1

Used to describe moving from one side of an opening, area, or object to the other side. It can also refer to the period of time from the beginning to the end of an event.

effective

A2

Something is effective when it successfully produces the intended or desired result. It describes a person, method, or thing that works well and achieves its goal.

epic

A1

A long book, poem, or movie that tells a story about heroes and great events. It usually covers a long period of time and many adventures.

robotics

B2

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. It is a multidisciplinary field combining computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

dean

B2

A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.

decade

B2

A period of ten years, typically used to measure time or categorize a specific historical era. It is a common unit of time used to track social, economic, or personal changes over a significant duration.

enable

B2

To provide someone with the means, authority, or opportunity to do something. It also means to make a process or a system possible or operational.

mature

B2

Describing someone who behaves in a sensible, responsible way like an adult, or something that has reached a state of full development. It is often used to describe people, plants, or economic markets that are no longer growing rapidly but are stable.

scheme

B2

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.

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