1660s, "pertaining to the 'Revelation of St. John' in the New Testament," from Greek apokalyptikos, from apokalyptein
(see apocalypse). Meaning "pertaining to the imminent end of the world" evolved by 1880s.
权威例句
1. an apocalyptic view of history
对历史抱极其悲观的观点
2. Although ending the race to drink up before closing time has not moderated drinking habits, neither have apocalyptic predictions come to pass.
虽然在酒吧关门前停止斗酒没能改变人们的饮酒习惯, 但是也没有让如世界末日般的预言得以实现.
3. Parts of the ocean there look just absolutely apocalyptic.
海洋的很多区域看上去完全像是世界末日。
4. He attempts to explore dismal landscapes , where apocalyptic marches echo and thunder.
他试图探索那些回响着神启之音的凄凉之地.
5. It is an exciting, well - paced action - thriller with apocalyptic, and adventure story elements.