exodus

/ˈek.sə.dəs/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɛksədəs] /ˈek.sə.dəs/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈɛksədəs] /ˈek-sə-dəs ˈeg-zə-/ (ame, mw)

exodus — noun

1. A rapid departure of many people from one place, job, or system, often after con

1.名詞C1
釋義

A rapid departure of many people from one place, job, or system, often after conditions become worse.

例句

An exodus of young doctors began after the hospital cut salaries.

exodus of + group

By noon, an exodus from the stadium had filled the nearby streets.

exodus from + place

同義詞
  • departure

    broader and more neutral; it can describe one person or a group

  • migration

    often suggests movement over a long distance or for seasonal or economic reasons

  • emigration

    more formal and specifically about leaving a country to live elsewhere

  • flight

    stresses escaping danger quickly rather than a general large departure

反義詞
  • influx

    a large number of people arriving rather than leaving

  • arrival

    focuses on coming to a place, not going away from it

文法句型

an exodus of + plural noun

exodus from + place

exodus to + place

用法筆記

Usually describes a large, visible departure caused by worsening conditions, fear, or a major change. It often appears with of, from, and to phrases that identify the group and destination.

常見錯誤

❌Three students made an exodus after lunch.
✅Three students left after lunch.
💡exodus is used for a large group, not a few people.
❌The exodus arrived at dawn.
✅The group of refugees arrived at dawn.
💡exodus names the act of leaving, not the people themselves.

2. The Bible book that describes Moses leading the people of Israel away from Egypt

2.名詞C2
釋義

The Bible book that describes Moses leading the people of Israel away from Egypt.

例句

Ezra read Exodus aloud while the study group followed the notes.

read/study Exodus

Our teacher asked us to compare Exodus with Genesis for homework.

compare Exodus with another book

文法句型

read/study Exodus

the Book of Exodus

Exodus + chapter/verse reference

用法筆記

Usually capitalized when it names the biblical book. In religious or academic settings, it often appears as 'the Book of Exodus' or in chapter-and-verse references.

常見錯誤

❌I am reading the exodus tonight.
✅I am reading Exodus tonight.
💡use a capital letter when you mean the book title.