delphi
delphi — noun
1. a town in ancient Greece, built on the south side of Mount Parnassus in the regi
a town in ancient Greece, built on the south side of Mount Parnassus in the region of Phocis, now a major archaeological site
Hana walked through the stone ruins of Delphi under the hot August sun.
Iker stared out the bus window as Delphi's stone ruins appeared on the mountainside ahead.
journey context: travelling to the archaeological site
Pedro photographed the mountainside where the town of Delphi once stood.
Amelia's guidebook explained that Delphi was built on a steep slope overlooking a valley.
During his summer at Delphi, Nikhil uncovered a bronze coin buried near the theatre.
用法筆記
Distinguish from SACRED SITE AND ORACLE (sense 2): this sense focuses on Delphi as a physical town and archaeological location rather than its religious function.
2. a holy place on Mount Parnassus in ancient Greece, famous for its oracle — a pri
a holy place on Mount Parnassus in ancient Greece, famous for its oracle — a priestess through whom the god Apollo was said to speak, answering questions from visitors across the Greek world
Kofi's grandfather told him stories about the famous oracle at Delphi.
Walid learned that King Croesus sent envoys to Delphi to ask the oracle whether to invade Persia.
historical usage: rulers consulted the oracle before major decisions
Ezra learned that the priestess at Delphi would breathe in fumes and then speak Apollo's words.
Caio read the words 'Know thyself' carved above the entrance to Apollo's temple at Delphi.
Ravindra read that people left gold and bronze gifts at the sanctuary of Delphi.
用法筆記
Distinguish from ANCIENT TOWN (sense 1): this sense highlights Delphi's role as a religious centre and the seat of the oracle, not the town as a physical settlement.