| 释义 |
Verb: spell (spelt, also spelled) spel- Write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
- write - Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
"How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer"
- spell out - Indicate or signify
"I'm afraid this spells trouble!"
- import - Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
- Place under a spell
- Take turns working
"the workers spell every four hours"
Noun: spell spel- A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- enchantment, trance - A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
"a spell of work"
- go, tour, turn - A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
"a spell of good weather"
- while, piece, patch - A verbal formula believed to have magical force
"he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"
- magic spell, magical spell, charm
Derived forms: spelt, spells, spelling, spelled See also: speller, spelling Type of: alternate, bewitch, duty period, enchant, glamour, hex, intend, jinx, language, mean, mental condition, mental state, mozz [Austral], oral communication, psychological condition, psychological state, recite, relieve, shift, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, take over, take turns, time, voice communication, witch, work shift Antonym: unspell Encyclopedia: Spell |