| 单词 | spell |
| 释义 | Word Frequency spell 1(spɛl) verbWord forms: spells, spelling, spelt or spelled 1. to write or name in correct order the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) 2. (transitive) (of letters) to go to make up the conventionally established form of (a word) when arranged correctly d-o-g spells dog 3. (transitive) to indicate or signify such actions spell disaster for our cause Derived forms spellable (ˈspellable) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French espeller, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse spialla to talk, Middle High German spellenWord Frequency spell 2(spɛl) noun 1. a verbal formula considered as having magical force 2. any influence that can control the mind or character; fascination 3. a state induced by or as if by the pronouncing of a spell; trance to break the spell 4. under a spell verb 5. (transitive) rare to place under a spell Word origin Old English spell speech; related to Old Norse spjall tale, Gothic spill, Old High German spelWord Frequency spell 3(spɛl) noun 1. an indeterminate, usually short, period of time a spell of cold weather 2. a period or tour of duty after which one person or group relieves another 3. Scottish, Australian and New Zealand a period or interval of rest verb 4. (transitive) to take over from (a person) for an interval of time; relieve temporarily 5. spell a paddock Word origin Old English spelian to take the place of, of obscure origin |
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