Nostradamus

n. 占卜者, 语意含混的预言家

词形变化

Nostradamuses 复数 Nostradamuses

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any quack doctor or charlatan.

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name
  1. 1.

    A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.

  2. 2.

    Someone who makes accurate prophecies.

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相关短语

play Nostradamus plays Nostradamus playing Nostradamus played Nostradamus

词源

Since before 1908. Most likely from wordplay among physicians, as a playful agent noun for quacks who give nostrums to their patients, playing on wide familiarity with a cultural reference to the famous (and dubiously effective) Nostradamus.

来源：wiktionary