epiphany

noun

UK/ɪˈpɪf.ᵊn.i/
US/ɪˈpɪf.ᵊn.i/

Definitions of epiphany noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A sudden and profound moment of understanding or realization, often concerning something of great personal significance.

    頓悟

    • After a long period of struggle, he had an epiphany about what he truly wanted to do.

      經過長時間的掙扎,他突然領悟了自己真正想做的事情。

    • She had an epiphany about the preciousness of life while watching the sunrise.

      她在看日出時,突然意識到了生命的珍貴。

    • After a conversation with my mentor, I had a new epiphany regarding my research direction.

      在和導師談話後,我對自己的研究方向有了新的領悟。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A powerful spiritual or religious experience characterized by a sudden and profound realization of a religious truth.

    宗教頓悟

    • He experienced a religious epiphany and decided to dedicate his life to faith.

      他經歷了一次宗教頓悟,決定將一生奉獻給信仰。

    • She felt a profound epiphany during her pilgrimage.

      她在朝聖期間感受到深刻的頓悟。

    • Many people claim to have experienced spiritual epiphanies during retreats.

      許多人聲稱在靜修期間經歷了精神頓悟。