| 单词 | charm |
| 释义 | charm (tʃɑːʳm ) Word forms: charms , charming , charmed 1. variable noun B2 Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive. 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', the 1937 Disney classic, has lost none of its original charm. The house had its charms, not the least of which was the furniture that came with it. 2. uncountable noun B2 Someone who has charm behaves in a friendly, pleasant way that makes people like them. He was a man of great charm and distinction. Synonyms: attraction, appeal, fascination, allure 3. verb If you charm someone, you please them, especially by using your charm. He even charmed Mrs Prichard, carrying her shopping and flirting with her. [VERB noun] At first we were charmed by his straight talk and eccentric antics. [VERB noun] You can't force–or even charm–him into behaving differently if he doesn't want to. [V n into -ing] 4. verb If you charm your way into or out of a place or situation, you use your charm to get into or out of that place or situation. ...charming his way into the British Embassy in Teheran. [V way prep] He charmed his way out of trouble. [V way prep] 5. verb If you say that someone charmed something out of you or from you, you mean that they used their charm to persuade you to give it to them. [disapproval] He is good at charming money out of companies. [V n from/out of n] 6. countable noun A charm is a small ornament that is fixed to a bracelet or necklace. 7. countable noun A charm is an act, saying, or object that is believed to have magic powers. They cross their fingers and spit over their shoulders as charms against the evil eye. ...a good luck charm. Synonyms: spell, magic, enchantment, sorcery 8. turn on the charm phrase [VERB inflects] If someone turns on the charm, they behave in a way that seems very friendly but which you think is insincere, often in order to obtain something or deceive someone. [disapproval] 9. work/go/run like a charm phrase If you say that something worked like a charm, you mean that it was very effective or successful. Economically, the policy worked like a charm. Quotations: You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear questionThe Fall Collocations: charm an audience He could charm any audience, whether in a township rally, a television studio or a business banquet. Times, Sunday Times In every appearance she would charm the audience with her smile and her astonishing dancing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She charms the audience along with her, her tone oscillating between that of a comedy act and a confessional. The Times Literary Supplement She has charmed her audience and critics with an extraordinary ability to interpret the lyrics dramatically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They're certs to charm the crowds at this summer's festivals. The Sun Charm the crowds, sign their hats. Times, Sunday Times Fortune easily charms the crowd and hands out dollar bills to his customers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new mayor's considerable charm and intelligence will be necessary to reconcile the sometimes conflicting aims of these aspirations. Times, Sunday Times He could skilfully lighten the sound, enunciating with splendid clarity and projecting considerable charm. Times, Sunday Times In practice, the first aim often seems to go missing, but the presenter's considerable charm nevertheless makes it worth watching. Times, Sunday Times She applied her energy and considerable charm to the task. Times, Sunday Times That easy charm and social confidence is a must. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He had an easy charm and an infectious enthusiasm for people and places. Times, Sunday Times (2013) With his easy charm and her clipped vowels, the pair will jolly well get to the bottom of things. The Sun (2013) Both building and hosts exude charm and authenticity: walk the superb trails by day, eat the superb food by night. Times, Sunday Times Can you exude charm when spitting out yoghurt? Times, Sunday Times But he did not, he insisted on getting me coffee, he exuded charm and also a frustration that his achievements would be questioned. Times, Sunday Times He exudes charm without speaking a word, all the better for the international market. Times, Sunday Times A worker beyond belief, exuding charm and hospitality. Times, Sunday Times He spoke slowly with that folksy charm that makes you want to smile for no reason at all. Times, Sunday Times Derided for his rustic background, he realised it gave him a folksy charm with ordinary people. Times, Sunday Times He doesn't do folksy charm and anecdotes about 1980s pop. Times, Sunday Times He was a bit too keen to turn every area of policy into an anecdote but the folksy charm was refreshing. Times, Sunday Times Did he take the fact his uncle dealt in arms as some kinda good luck charm? The Times Literary Supplement Searches for 'good luck charm' in the country rose by three times during the match. Times, Sunday Times It's good luck charm but really it isn't, it's the same programme that isn't quite healthy. Times,Sunday Times He's also a good luck charm, with qualifiers. canada.com He'll say, don't move that spider web, that's my good luck charm! Globe and Mail Disaster ensued in the form of conceptual muddles and mysteries with almost irresistible charm. The Times Literary Supplement But the energy, conviction and good humour of the performance was such that they made their life-affirming point with irresistible charm. Times, Sunday Times Bluestone sidewalks, palmetto trees, and gas street lights add to the street's irresistible charm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But he had irresistible charm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This hefty concrete oval may lack charm, but it certainly doesn't lack meaning. Times, Sunday Times To which one brutal answer might be that - his talent, astonishing guts, sweetly pretty girlfriend and adorable puppy notwithstanding - he lacks charm. Times, Sunday Times It lacked charm, but was cheap. Times, Sunday Times It lacks charm and incident. Times, Sunday Times It's big, it's brash and it fancies itself something rotten, but like a too-coolfor-school second-year student, it lacks charm. Times, Sunday Times Something's wrong with my natural charm, because the act doesn't fly any more. Times, Sunday Times He had great natural charm and was a brilliant storyteller. Times, Sunday Times Over the years, her natural charm, vivacity and sense of humour left its mark on many of her co-stars. Times, Sunday Times Your natural charm and good habit of putting others at their ease will not let you down. The Sun He starts off being slightly irritating but soon wins you over with his old-beyondhis-years intelligence and natural charm. The Sun It has wild moorland behind, tumbledown fishing villages either side, and old-fashioned charm throughout. Times, Sunday Times Every contribution was delivered with courteous old-fashioned charm. Times, Sunday Times This medieval market town has an old-fashioned charm. Times, Sunday Times I think it has a rather old-fashioned charm. Times, Sunday Times Old-fashioned, yes, but old-fashioned charm. Times, Sunday Times Some viewers may even find the film's simplicity to have a certain old-school charm. Times, Sunday Times I love that these wedges have all the old-school charm of a pair of well-loved sandals, while the retro '70s vibe brings out my inner hippy. The Sun But the old-school charm hid a cuttingedge, tarmac-munching machine. The Sun Its old-school charm and good food have won the restaurant a batch of awards. Times, Sunday Times It won't win prizes for ecofriendliness, but if you can aord the juice, it's a dose of old-school charm. Times, Sunday Times Each one was detailed and beautifully crafted, and written with an old-world charm that encompassed both the practical and the poetic. Times, Sunday Times It's more faded old-world charm than five-star luxury, but the beach, with its thatched hammocks, great snorkelling and wade-out bar, makes for the perfect break. Times,Sunday Times Narrow streets, shophouses and ornate buildings display a fascinating old-world charm. Times, Sunday Times In the old days, despite the war and poverty, there was a certain old-world charm, and the pace of life was slow. Times, Sunday Times In a seaside town famous for its old-world charm and genteel pace of life, it counts as something of a revolution. Times, Sunday Times The property was sad and tire, but its location was wonderful and it had a history that oozed charm. Times, Sunday Times I oozed charm and manliness and apparently impressed him. The Times Literary Supplement He oozes charm and charisma, he's a genius. The Sun He oozed charm, had plenty of money and a beautiful smile. The Sun Full of character, it has five bedrooms and two reception rooms and oozes charm. The Sun He used all of his considerable personal charm to get his foot in the door, build up trust. THE IMAGE OF LAURA Another abiding memory is of his personal charm, wit and humour, attributes which he employed to especially good effect when chairing departmental meetings. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He also has immense personal charm, a showman's love of performing and an insatiable thirst to learn new music. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But the place has pockets of quaint charm amid the architectural anarchy that small islands seem to inspire. Times, Sunday Times What it loses in quaint charm, it makes up for in sheer scale. The Sun Quaint charm apart, these huts pay their way. Times, Sunday Times Within a few weeks his quiet charm and great love and knowledge of poetry won us completely over. Times, Sunday Times His eyes were 'hypnotic', she thought; he had a 'certain quiet charm, almost a tenderness of speech and glance'. Times, Sunday Times He had quiet charm and was regarded as a faithful friend and wise counsellor. Times, Sunday Times This small-flowered variety has a quiet charm. Times,Sunday Times The explanation lies in part, perhaps, in the essential quiet charm and self-effacing nature of his work, which were themselves but a reflection of his own natural modesty and diffidence. Times, Sunday Times The script was fine, but the actors lacked the quirky charm and credibility of the originals. Times, Sunday Times There are interesting moments of strange, offbeat humour that give the film a quirky charm not normally seen in a revenge flick. The Sun The prize money's been tripled to attract bigger names but the amount of players in the draw has been reduced so a lot of the quirky charm has vanished. Times, Sunday Times I am not immune to their quirky charm, though. The Sun It's old-style and idiosyncratic, with a quirky charm. Times, Sunday Times Although she was 9 years his elder, she could not resist his charm and his uniform. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Will the footie ace be able to resist her charms? The Sun Only students have to date resisted the charms of jam-making, cake-baking and its core activities of ambushing politicians. Times, Sunday Times Delve into these fascinating plants and it's hard to resist their charms. Times,Sunday Times You won't be the first person to resist her charms and you almost certainly won't be the last. Times, Sunday Times Think vaulted ceilings, antique furniture and lashings of rustic charm. The Sun (2016) The Blue Ridge dining room, like the rest of the hotel, was furnished in the rustic charm of the Arts and Crafts movement. NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE (1997) The modern interiors give it a sleek feel, and areas of exposed brickwork add some rustic charm. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The interior has heaps of rustic charm, with beamed ceilings, stone fireplaces and wood floors. Times, Sunday Times (2016) She is full of rustic charm but modernised to include creature comforts such as a sink, fridge and gas hob. The Sun (2016) It's a programme which, despite the tackiness, holds an undeniable charm. The Sun As a less lamely episodic live show, however, it has undeniable charm. Times, Sunday Times With his undeniable charm and control, he issues various orders to citizens. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A bridge towards the mainstream achieved without any loss of the band's unique charm. The Sun But summer there brings its own unique charm and perpetual sunlight gives you a great opportunity to see the lesserknown parts of the island. The Sun But each has its own unique charm. Times, Sunday Times The remedy describes how to make a salve, but its main interest lies in the unique charm which follows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The game was praised for having a unique charm and style for a role-playing game. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 魅力, 取悦用魅力 Japanese: 魅力, 魅了する |
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