Delphi
noun uk/ˈdel.fi/ us/ˈdel.faɪ/
德尔斐（帕纳苏斯山上的古希腊圣所，据信那里的女祭司能够根据阿波罗神的建议回答人们的问题）
an ancient Greek sanctuary (= a holy place) on Mount Parnassus, where an oracle (= a female priest) was believed to be able to answer questions with advice from the god Apollo
He had been to consult the oracle at Delphi. 他曾去德尔斐向那里的女祭司咨询神谕。
The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be at the temple in Delphi. 古希腊人认为世界的中心在德尔斐神庙。
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- During the classical period, major pan-Hellenic games took place at Delphi, Isthmia, and Nemea, in addition to Olympia.
- The games were held in honour of the gods—Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi.