spells
US /spɛlz/
UK /spɛlz/
名詞
1.
咒語, 魔力
a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation
範例:
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The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
女巫對王子施了一個強大的咒語。
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He was under the spell of her beauty.
他被她的美貌所迷惑。
2.
一段時間, 輪班
a period of time, typically a short one, during which an activity or condition lasts
範例:
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We had a long hot spell of weather.
我們經歷了一段漫長炎熱的時期。
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He took a spell at the wheel.
他輪流駕駛了一段時間。
動詞
1.
拼寫, 書寫
write or name the letters that form (a word) in correct order
範例:
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Can you spell your name for me?
你能為我拼寫你的名字嗎？
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The word is spelled with a double 'p'.
這個詞拼寫時有兩個'p'。
2.
拼出, 組成
(of letters) form (a word)
範例:
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These letters spell out the secret message.
這些字母拼出了秘密信息。
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The initials spell out a familiar name.
這些首字母拼出了一個熟悉的名字。
3.
意味著, 導致
result in; lead to
範例:
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This decision could spell disaster for the company.
這個決定可能意味著公司將面臨災難。
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His silence spelled trouble.
他的沉默預示著麻煩。
4.
替換, 輪替
relieve (someone) of a duty or task for a time
範例:
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I'll spell you at the oars for a while.
我來替你划一會兒槳。
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The night watchman was spelled by a new guard.
夜班守衛被新來的警衛替換了。