(Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous

the occupant of the oval office had to be 「a combination of scoutmaster , delphic oracle , hero of the silver screen and father of the multitudes , 」 he said.

他说：总统办公室的主人不得不「同时扮演童子军团长，德尔菲般的传神谕者，银幕英雄和民众的父亲等多个角色」。

the conclusion part, firstly i will point out in fact all sorts of complex relations between the delphic oracle and the war is the special product of greek classical period.

结束语部分，笔者首先指出德尔菲神谕与战争之间的种种复杂关系实质上是希腊古典时代的特殊产物；

although we can not say the delphic oracle is the most important factor to decide the outbreak of war and the outcome of war, but undoubtedly which is also an important frame of reference number.

总之，德尔菲神谕虽然不是决定战争爆发、战争胜负的最主要因素，但却是一个十分重要的参照系数。

the delphic oracle is interpreted by socrates at least to command engaging with others in philosophical conversation.

苏格拉底如此解译德尔菲神谕，至少是为了要能够，和其它人进行哲学对话。

in plutarch 「s day the emission had become weak and irregular, the cause , in his opinion , of the weakening influence of the delphic oracle in world affairs .

在普鲁塔克的时代，灵气的逸出开始减弱且变得不稳定，他认为，这使得德尔菲神谕对世界局势的影响力变小。

finally, a wry smile formed and the delphic oracle spoke: i do not answer god questions.

终于，我们在一个扭歪的笑容中听见了神谕：[不回答上帝的问题。

the third chapter, firstly i point out during the period of war, the delphic oracle could affect the military officer」s decision-making, thus could affect the course and result of the war.

第三章，笔者首先指出，战争期间，军队将领易受德尔菲神谕的影响，从而会对战争进程或结局产生重大影响。