Apocryphal
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British pronunciation/ɐpˈɒkɹɪfə‍l/
American pronunciation/əˈpɑkɹəfəɫ/

"apocryphal"的定义和意义

apocryphal
01

伪经的, 不可靠的

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true
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He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe.
他分享了一个关于这座城市创立的伪经故事,许多人至今仍然相信。
The legend of the lost treasure is apocryphal, despite its popularity among locals.
失落宝藏的传说是伪经的,尽管在当地人中很受欢迎。
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伪经的, 外典的

relating to the religious texts associated with the Bible but not an accepted part of it
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Many apocryphal writings were excluded from the canon of the Bible due to their questionable authenticity.
Apocryphal writings, like the Book of Enoch, provide additional insights into ancient religious beliefs but are not considered authoritative.
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