apocalypse
apocalypse
a∙poc∙a∙lypse / əˈpɑkəˌlɪps ; əˈpɔkəlɪps /
◙noun [C]
1. the apocalypse, the destruction and end of the world
• 世界末日:
»anti-nuclear protestors who fear the apocalypse
担心世界末日到来的反核示威者
2. a situation in which a lot of people die or suffer, and a lot of damage is done
• 大灾难:
»A lot of investors now fear a stock market apocalypse.
目前许多投资者担心会出现股灾。