| 单词 | spell |
| 释义 | spell (once / 164 pages) 1v 2nv 3nv A spell is a series of words that has magical powers. If you’re under a spell, then what you do is out of your control — your thoughts and actions are dictated by the spell. Spell can refer to the magic words you say, or it can describe being under the influence of those words. You probably don’t encounter many magic spells in real life, but the word is often used figuratively to describe those times when you feel like a magical power controls your action. Of course, this word can also mean the verb "to spell" which refers to reciting the letters in a word, like the competitive spellers in a spelling bee. WORD FAMILYspell: misspell, spelled, speller, spelling, spells, unspell+/misspell: misspelled, misspelling, misspells, misspelt/misspelling: misspellings/speller: spellers/spelling: spellings/unspell: unspelled USAGE EXAMPLESDuring a spell living in London during the 1960s, he met Mr Major, who became a lifelong friend. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) The deadlock was broken in the 41st minute and sparked a short spell of footballing fancy dress. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) “I call it ‘truck-itis,’” said Mr. Spell, the former automotive editor for The Houston Chronicle. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1 1v write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) He spelled the word wrong in this letter Syn|Hypo write spell out spell fully and without abbreviating hyphen, hyphenatedivide or connect with a hyphen 2v 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 Syn|Hypo|Hyper spell out misspell spell incorrectly recite repeat aloud from memory 3v indicate or signify 2I'm afraid this spells trouble! Syn|Hyper import intend, mean mean or intend to express or convey 1n a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition a spell of good weather Syn|Hypo|Hyper patch, piece, while cold snap, cold spell a spell of cold weather hot spella spell of hot weather snapa spell of cold weather time an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities) 2n a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) a spell of work Syn|Hyper go, tour, turn duty period, shift, work shift the time period during which you are at work 3v take turns working the workers spell every four hours Hyper alternate, take turns do something in turns 4v relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn 3She spelled her husband at the wheel Hyper relieve, take over free someone temporarily from his or her obligations 1n a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation Syn|Hypo|Hyper enchantment, trance possession being controlled by passion or the supernatural captivation, fascinationthe state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic 2n a verbal formula believed to have magical force he whispered a spell as he moved his hands Syn|Hypo|Hyper charm, magic spell, magical spell conjuration, incantation a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect curse, hex, jinx, whammyan evil spell invocationan incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication (language) communication by word of mouth 3v place under a spell Ant|Hyper unspell release from a spell bewitch, enchant, glamour, hex, jinx, witch cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something |
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