| 释义 |
in·can·ta·tion
\ˌinˌkan.ˈtāshən, -kaan.-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English incantacioun, from Middle French incantation, from Late Latin incantation-, incantatio, from Latin incantatus (past participle of incantare to enchant) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at enchant
1.
a. : a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
b. : a ceremonial chanting or reciting of incantations (as for curing disease)
c. : a use of words to obscure rather than illuminate : obfuscation
< their habit of hypnotizing and magnetizing a subject by the incantations of repetitive argument — V.S.Pritchett >
2.
a. : a formula of words chanted or recited in a magic ritual for their special virtues or particular effects
b. : words used in the manner of a formula without conscious concern as to their aptness or relevance to a particular situation
< the incantations of the propagandists >
c. : an expression (as of music or poetry) designed to move rather than amuse or convince
< uses repetition as it is used in spell and litany, as an incantation to heighten emotion, and perhaps to bypass reason — Times Literary Supplement >
3. : magic, sorcery, enchantment
• in·can·ta·tion·al \| ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷|tāshənəl, -shnəl\ adjective |