spells
US /spɛlz/
UK /spɛlz/
名词
1.
咒语, 魔力
a form of words used as a magical charm or incantation
示例:
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The witch cast a powerful spell on the prince.
女巫对王子施了一个强大的咒语。
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He was under the spell of her beauty.
他被她的美貌所迷惑。
2.
一段时间, 轮班
a period of time, typically a short one, during which an activity or condition lasts
示例:
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We had a long hot spell of weather.
我们经历了一段漫长炎热的时期。
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He took a spell at the wheel.
他轮流驾驶了一段时间。
动词
1.
拼写, 书写
write or name the letters that form (a word) in correct order
示例:
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Can you spell your name for me?
你能为我拼写你的名字吗？
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The word is spelled with a double 'p'.
这个词拼写时有两个'p'。
2.
拼出, 组成
(of letters) form (a word)
示例:
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These letters spell out the secret message.
这些字母拼出了秘密信息。
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The initials spell out a familiar name.
这些首字母拼出了一个熟悉的名字。
3.
意味着, 导致
result in; lead to
示例:
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This decision could spell disaster for the company.
这个决定可能意味着公司将面临灾难。
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His silence spelled trouble.
他的沉默预示着麻烦。
4.
替换, 轮替
relieve (someone) of a duty or task for a time
示例:
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I'll spell you at the oars for a while.
我来替你划一会儿桨。
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The night watchman was spelled by a new guard.
夜班守卫被新来的警卫替换了。