预言预示了一种迫在眉睫的毁灭感。

The prophecy foretold a sense of impending ___doom.

纵观历史，许多文化都有关于英雄与毁灭力量抗争的神话。

Throughout history, many cultures have had myths about heroes battling the forces of ___doom.

尽管普遍弥漫着悲观绝望的情绪，他们拒绝放弃希望。

Despite the prevailing mood of ___doom and gloom, they refused to give up hope.