spell

US /spel/
UK /spel/
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1.

拼寫

to write or name the letters that form a word

:
Can you spell your name for me?
你能為我拼寫你的名字嗎?
How do you spell 'definitely'?
'definitely'怎麼拼寫
2.

意味著, 預示著

to result in; to lead to

:
This decision could spell disaster for the company.
這個決定可能意味著公司將面臨災難。
His silence spelled trouble.
他的沉默預示著麻煩。
1.

咒語, 魔力

a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation

:
The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
女巫對王子施了一個強大的咒語
She was under his spell, completely captivated.
她完全被他的魔力迷住了。
2.

一段時間, 時期

a period of time, usually short

:
I worked for a spell in London.
我在倫敦工作了一段時間
We had a cold spell last week.
上週我們經歷了一段寒冷時期