신약 성경의 마지막 권인 요한계시록 또는 그와 유사한 계시적 내용을 담은 문학.
The final book of the New Testament (the Revelation of St. John), or a type of religious literature characterized by prophetic revelations.
예문:
"The exhibition displayed several rare medieval manuscripts of the Apocalypse."
"Scholars of religious history often study the symbolism within the biblical apocalypse."
예언된 바와 같이 세상이 완전히 멸망하거나 끝이 나는 대사건.
The complete and final destruction of the world, especially as described in prophetic or religious contexts.
예문:
"Ancient myths often describe a fiery apocalypse that marks the end of an era."
"The movie explores the lives of survivors wandering through a desolate landscape after a nuclear apocalypse."
엄청난 파괴나 재난을 초래하여 사회적, 환경적으로 막대한 피해를 주는 대참사.
An event involving destruction or damage on a catastrophic or awesome scale.
예문:
"Economists warned that a sudden collapse of the banking system would lead to a financial apocalypse."
"The rapid loss of biodiversity is being called an ecological apocalypse by many scientists."