/əˈpɒkəlɪps ||; əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/noun1 [sing] [U] the total destruction of the world 世界毁灭
2 the Apocalypse [sing] the end of the world, as described in the Bible (《圣经》中描绘的)世界末日
3 [sing] a situation causing very serious damage and destruction 大动乱;大灾变
➔apocalyptic /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk ||; əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/ adj