单词 | alchemy |
释义 | alchemy (ælkəmi ) 1. uncountable noun Alchemy was a form of chemistry studied in the Middle Ages, which was concerned with trying to discover ways to change ordinary metals into gold. 2. uncountable noun Alchemy is the power to change or create things in a way which seems mysterious and magical. [literary] Synonyms: magic, witchcraft, wizardry, sorcery Collocations: strange alchemy Thus, by the strange alchemy of rock'n'roll, a performance of startling ineptitude was turned into an evening of contagious celebration. Times, Sunday Times Writing online proved a strange alchemy between writer and reader. Times, Sunday Times It seems like a crazy plan, but after watching, it's hard not to wonder at the strange alchemy that turns materials into music. Times, Sunday Times Then a strange alchemy takes place about two months after we break up. Times, Sunday Times |
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