oracle[ˈɔːrəkl]: n. 神谕；预言；神谕处；圣人

hippodrome[ˈhɪpədroʊm]: n. 竞技场；跑马场（古希腊）

4. Meteora 美特拉

The Greek word meteora means “suspended in the air,” and this phrase aptly describes the spectacular cliffs that rise more than 1,200 feet (366 meters) into the air overlooking the villages of Kalambaka and Kastraki in the north central mainland of Greece. What makes these cliffs even more inspiring are the historic monasteries perched along the summits. Dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries, the monasteries at Meteora were built by monks seeking spiritual isolation and freedom from religious persecution.

“Meteora”在希腊语中的意思是“悬浮在空中”，这个短语恰当地描述了美特拉的壮观悬崖景观。它海拔超过1200英尺（366米），俯瞰希腊中北部大陆的卡兰巴卡和卡斯特拉基村庄。更令人惊叹的是，悬崖最高点上坐落着的历史悠久的修道院。建造时间可追溯到14世纪和16世纪，是僧侣为了寻求精神孤立和免于宗教迫害而建造的。

persecution[ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn]: n. 迫害；烦扰

3. Crete 克里特岛

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is a spacious land of pleasing contrasts where landscapes range from stunning coastline to rugged mountains and rolling countryside dotted with olive trees. Bustling metropolitan cities spread beyond to quiet villages centered around outdoor coffee shops. Steeped in history, Crete still bears archaeological traces of the many civilizations that inhabited it down through the centuries.

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