英语词汇“exorcise”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

To exorcise is to cast out a devil or evil spirit, using prayer and other religious tools. You're probably familiar with the name of the person who does this: an exorcist. Don't try to exorcise a demon yourself. Call an exorcist.

One way to remember the word exorcise is that it sounds like "exercise," which means to work out or train your body or mind. Casting out devils is hard work, so be sure to exercise before you exorcise. A boxer doesn't box without exercising first. And an exorcist doesn't exorcise without getting ready first either. The devil is a tough opponent, so you'd better get warmed up before you try to exorcise him from that little girl.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

exercise / exorcise

While both words can refer to ways to get rid of something — belly fat, Satan — that's where the similarities end. Exercise is physical activity but to exorcise is to cast out evil.

Exercise usually refers to working out:

Mrs. Obama has said she wants to help today's youngsters become adults at a healthy weight by eating better and getting more exercise.

Many studies have linked exercise with improved brain health later in life.

It also means to use something, like restraint, or you might even have warm-up exercises in music class.

On the other hand, if you went to see The Exorcist and expected a sports flick, you were in for a big surprise. You'll have to trade in your sneakers for some holy water if you are going to exorcise, orcast out the devil, like in these examples:

Any lingering Hampden Park ghosts were exorcised by within 34 ruthless minutes.

Mr. and Mrs. Metzler, who are devout Catholics, had Father Brown come to the house to exorcise the spirits that were tormenting them.

Although exorcise usually refers to a religious ritual to get rid of actual demons, people often use it to refer to emotions they'd like to purge:

In his view, acting has lent Ms. Schnabel "a vehicle to both exercise, and exorcise, these kinds of complicated demons."

In a way, she figured, she'd get two things done at once — advocate for kids and exorcise her own demons.

The "o" in exorcise is like the "o" in the oath when you vow to rid someone of evil. Don't get the two words mixed up, most demons don't respond to jazzercise.

WORD FAMILY

exorcise: exorcised, exorciser, exorcises, exorcising+/exorciser: exorcisers/exorcism: exorcise, exorcisms, exorcist, exorcize/exorcist: exorcists/exorcize: exorcized, exorcizing

USAGE EXAMPLES

The evil to be exorcised by all these legal dictates is human authority.

Washington Post(Dec 13, 2016)

Suddenly, it is China that is exorcising its ghosts, while America finds it has a few of its own, after all.

Economist(Dec 01, 2016)

Baldassari says some of Gentileschi’s scenes, depicting women beheading or stabbing men, perhaps served to “exorcise” the harm she suffered when raped.

Washington Times(Nov 29, 2016)

v expel through adjuration or prayers

exorcise evil spirits

Syn|Hyper

exorcize

boot out, chuck out, eject, exclude, turf out, turn out

put out or expel from a place

单词	exorcise
释义	exorcise (once / 5277 pages) v To exorcise is to cast out a devil or evil spirit, using prayer and other religious tools. You're probably familiar with the name of the person who does this: an exorcist. Don't try to exorcise a demon yourself. Call an exorcist. One way to remember the word exorcise is that it sounds like "exercise," which means to work out or train your body or mind. Casting out devils is hard work, so be sure to exercise before you exorcise. A boxer doesn't box without exercising first. And an exorcist doesn't exorcise without getting ready first either. The devil is a tough opponent, so you'd better get warmed up before you try to exorcise him from that little girl. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS exercise / exorcise While both words can refer to ways to get rid of something — belly fat, Satan — that's where the similarities end. Exercise is physical activity but to exorcise is to cast out evil. Exercise usually refers to working out: Mrs. Obama has said she wants to help today's youngsters become adults at a healthy weight by eating better and getting more exercise. Many studies have linked exercise with improved brain health later in life. It also means to use something, like restraint, or you might even have warm-up exercises in music class. On the other hand, if you went to see The Exorcist and expected a sports flick, you were in for a big surprise. You'll have to trade in your sneakers for some holy water if you are going to exorcise, orcast out the devil, like in these examples: Any lingering Hampden Park ghosts were exorcised by within 34 ruthless minutes. Mr. and Mrs. Metzler, who are devout Catholics, had Father Brown come to the house to exorcise the spirits that were tormenting them. Although exorcise usually refers to a religious ritual to get rid of actual demons, people often use it to refer to emotions they'd like to purge: In his view, acting has lent Ms. Schnabel "a vehicle to both exercise, and exorcise, these kinds of complicated demons." In a way, she figured, she'd get two things done at once — advocate for kids and exorcise her own demons. The "o" in exorcise is like the "o" in the oath when you vow to rid someone of evil. Don't get the two words mixed up, most demons don't respond to jazzercise. WORD FAMILY exorcise: exorcised, exorciser, exorcises, exorcising+/exorciser: exorcisers/exorcism: exorcise, exorcisms, exorcist, exorcize/exorcist: exorcists/exorcize: exorcized, exorcizing USAGE EXAMPLES The evil to be exorcised by all these legal dictates is human authority. Washington Post(Dec 13, 2016) Suddenly, it is China that is exorcising its ghosts, while America finds it has a few of its own, after all. Economist(Dec 01, 2016) Baldassari says some of Gentileschi’s scenes, depicting women beheading or stabbing men, perhaps served to “exorcise” the harm she suffered when raped. Washington Times(Nov 29, 2016) v expel through adjuration or prayers exorcise evil spirits Syn\|Hyper exorcize boot out, chuck out, eject, exclude, turf out, turn out put out or expel from a place
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