a prediction of what will happen in the future 预言,预告 a bleak prophecy of war and ruin. 关于战争和破坏的凄惨预言。 ■[mass noun]the faculty, function, or practice of prophesying 预言,预告 the gift of prophecy. 预言能力。
语源
Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet)