| 单词 | spell |
| 释义 | spell (spel ) Word forms: spells , spelling , spelled , spelt language note: American English uses the form spelled as the past tense and past participle. British English uses either spelled or spelt. 1. verb A2 When you spell a word, you write or speak each letter in the word in the correct order. He gave his name and then helpfully spelt it. [VERB noun] How do you spell 'potato'? [VERB noun] 'Tang' is 'Gnat' spelt backwards. [VERB-ed] Spell out means the same as spell. If I don't know a word, I ask them to spell it out for me. [VERB noun PARTICLE] I never have to spell out my first name. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. verb [no cont] A2 Someone who can spell knows the correct order of letters in words. It's shocking how many students can't spell these days. [VERB] You accused me of inaccuracy yet you can't spell 'Middlesex'. [VERB noun] 3. verb [no cont] If something spells a particular result, often an unpleasant one, it suggests that this will be the result. If the irrigation plan goes ahead, it could spell disaster for the birds. [VERB noun] A report has just arrived on government desks which spells more trouble. [VERB noun] 4. countable noun A spell of a particular type of weather or a particular activity is a short period of time during which this type of weather or activity occurs. There has been a long spell of dry weather. [+ of] You join a barrister for two six-month spells of practical experience. [+ of] ...sunny spells. Synonyms: period, time, term, stretch 5. countable noun A spell is a situation in which events are controlled by a magical power. They say she died after a witch cast a spell on her. ...the kiss that will break the spell. Synonyms: incantation, charm, sorcery, exorcism 6. See also spelling 7. to cast a/its spell phrase [VERB inflects, usu PHR on/over n] If something or someone casts their spell on you or casts a spell on you, you are fascinated or charmed by them. For many years sundials have cast their spell over scientists and mathematicians. People said he was able to cast a spell on the public. 8. under sb's spell phrase [NOUN inflects, PHRASE after verb, verb-link PHRASE] If you are under someone 's spell, you are so fascinated by them that you cannot think about anything else. Even sensible Frank had fallen under her spell. Phrasal verbs: spell out 1. phrasal verb If you spell something out, you explain it in detail or in a very clear way. Spelling out the terms and conditions helps to minimize the emotional fallout. [VERB PARTICLE noun] How many times do I have to spell it out? [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. spell [sense 1] Collocations: hot spell He said the hot spell could have caused plankton to flourish quicker. The Sun Their angry exchange was filmed during a hot spell. The Sun After a really hot spell the heavens opened last month and there was a storm. The Sun Unfortunately, the last two comments were regarding the recent hot spell. Times, Sunday Times After a disappointing summer, the coolest for 18 years, it was a big surprise to get such a hot spell in autumn. Times, Sunday Times The cold snowy weather continued for two weeks before a mild spell ushered in one of the warmest springs on record. Times, Sunday Times Many people have shivered through the second week of the lockdown after an earlier mild spell. The Sun Events thousands of miles away are helping to drive this mild spell. Times, Sunday Times The freeze, closely following a mild spell, brought travel chaos and a string of accidents. The Sun Long before the mild spell, sales were already going backwards. Times, Sunday Times It was good to see his stable get off the mark yesterday following a quiet spell. The Sun Was it a quiet spell without a football manager facing the chop? Times, Sunday Times People coming back have a quiet spell. Times, Sunday Times These dark blemishes usually come and go over a roughly 11-year cycle, but the recent sunspot minimum was the longest quiet spell for nearly a century. Times, Sunday Times Planetary movement keeps you active and busy today and acts as an antidote to the recent quiet spells you've been experiencing. The Sun There followed a short spell as a merchant seaman. Times, Sunday Times (2015) His short spell in charge of the national team came near the end of his life. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He had a short spell as a striker two seasons ago but has mainly played on the wing, either side of his lengthy knee injury. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Fashion pastry trimmings into whatever you fancy - a couple of leaves or letters to spell a word, sticking them on with water. Times, Sunday Times The most highly prized clearly spell a word. Times, Sunday Times Spell the word for a special disadvantage imposed on a contestant to offset his advantages. Times, Sunday Times He would hardly know how to spell the word. Times, Sunday Times But can they actually spell the word 'costume'? Times, Sunday Times A new war memorial in an army town will not include names of fallen soldiers because officials are worried they may be spelt incorrectly. Times, Sunday Times Words spelt incorrectly by teams early in the competition included facet, calibre and decrepit. Times, Sunday Times On several occasions, in one department, the minister's own name has been spelt incorrectly. Times, Sunday Times Oh, the irony of getting a tattoo proclaiming your excellence to the world, only for it to be spelled incorrectly. The Sun My name was spelt incorrectly - we phoned and were told it was corrected. Times, Sunday Times That phenomenal spell of weather was called the Great Heat and came after a stifling hot summer and long drought. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This was far from a unique winter spell of weather in May. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Our strong jet stream brought another rather volatile spell of weather on Wednesday night and Thursday with westerly gales. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Many teachers now are themselves unable to spell properly. Times, Sunday Times Any staff-wielding knight can activate any staff, as long as he casts the spell properly. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She visits the witch and manages to perform the spell properly, but believes that the spell failed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And then they will be required to write it 400 more times, with 'you're' spelt properly. Times, Sunday Times Smart ideas and the authoritative way you talk about them spell success at work or help you get funding for a personal project. The Sun Creativity, common sense and the way you get people working together spell success for a product you design at home. The Sun You'll have the ideas and determination that spell success. The Sun The different things you try, or read about, spell success and satisfaction. The Sun But the celebrity endorsements didn't spell success. The Sun For many other small firms, though, the money they seek will spell the difference between survival and disaster. Times, Sunday Times Knowing the location of these traps could well spell the difference between success and failure. Christianity Today But getting a trademark can spell the difference between success and failure for a small enterprise, especially one with a great idea that can be copied easily. Times, Sunday Times Ministers learn early on that balancing church and nonchurch needs spells the difference between effective ministry and effectively draining oneself of all capacity to minister. Christianity Today Often the social support the person receives spells the difference between positive crisis resolution and long-term disastrous effects. Christianity Today The bugs hadn't twigged it was still winter after last week's warm spell. The Sun The warm spell has brought lavender into bloom early and farmers are expecting a bumper crop. Times, Sunday Times So far we have heard too little of the good side of this warm spell. Times, Sunday Times Now, a subtle change in wind direction to a cooler, drier easterly will end the warm spell but bring sunshine. Times, Sunday Times With a four-season holiday home, visits needn't rely on a warm spell. The Sun Hats can disguise, complete a look, define a personality, weave a spell. Times, Sunday Times They weave a spell around the words as powerful as that of any faerie spell. Times, Sunday Times He plays, he weaves his spell, he scores. Times, Sunday Times A moon of mystery gives you an intriguing shimmer and weaves a spell around you, attracting even people who have known you for years. The Sun My generation was fortunate enough to be watching when you were weaving your spells. Times, Sunday Times A very wet spell in the early hours gave way to colder air with frequent snow showers and more wintry conditions. Times, Sunday Times The wet spell will last well into the week and take temperatures below average for the time of year. Times, Sunday Times No, it's far more plausible to explain this latest wet spell as a natural blip in the climate. Times, Sunday Times This cannot come soon enough, some might say, after last week's cold, wet spell. Times, Sunday Times A lawn needs to be short enough to dry quickly after rain and sufficiently well drained that it doesn't turn to mud in a wet spell. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 一段时间, 符咒, 拼写 Japanese: 一時期 time , 呪文 magic , つづる |
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