(in ancient Greece) a place where people could go to ask the gods for advice or information about the future; the priest or priestess through whom the gods were thought to give their message （古希腊的）神示所；（传达神谕的）牧师，女祭司 (in ancient Greece) the advice or information that the gods gave, which often had a hidden meaning （古希腊常有隐含意义的）神谕，神示 - [usually singular] (often humorous)
a person or book that gives valuable advice or information 能提供宝贵信息的人（或书）；权威；智囊
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin oraculum, from orare ‘speak’.