spell

US /spel/
UK /spel/
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1.

拼写

to write or name the letters that form a word

:
Can you spell your name for me?
你能为我拼写你的名字吗?
How do you spell 'definitely'?
'definitely'怎么拼写
2.

意味着, 预示着

to result in; to lead to

:
This decision could spell disaster for the company.
这个决定可能意味着公司将面临灾难。
His silence spelled trouble.
他的沉默预示着麻烦。
1.

咒语, 魔力

a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation

:
The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
女巫对王子施了一个强大的咒语
She was under his spell, completely captivated.
她完全被他的魔力迷住了。
2.

一段时间, 时期

a period of time, usually short

:
I worked for a spell in London.
我在伦敦工作了一段时间
We had a cold spell last week.
上周我们经历了一段寒冷时期