英语词汇“spell”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	spell
释义	spell 1 of 5 verb (1) ˈspel spelled ˈspeld ˈspelt ; spelling transitive verb 1 a(1) : to name the letters of in order also : to write or print the letters of in order (2) : to write or print the letters of in a particular way b : to make up (a word) What word do these letters spell? c : write sense 1b Catnip is spelled as one word. 2 : to add up to : mean crop failure was likely to spell stark famine Stringfellow Barr 3 : to find out by study : come to understand —often used with out it requires some pains to spell out those decorations F. J. Mather 4 : to read slowly and with difficulty —often used with out intransitive verb : to form words with letters teach children to spell also : to spell words in a certain way spells the way he speaks spell 2 of 5 noun (1) 1 a : a spoken word or form of words held to have magic power b : a state of enchantment 2 : a strong compelling influence or attraction spell 3 of 5 verb (2) ˈspel spelled ˈspeld ; spelling transitive verb : to put under a spell spell 4 of 5 noun (2) 1 a : an indeterminate period of time waited a spell before advancing also : a continuous period of time did a spell in prison b : a stretch of a specified type of weather 2 : a period of bodily or mental distress or disorder a spell of coughing fainting spells 3 a : a period spent in a job or occupation b chiefly Australia : a period of rest from work, activity, or use 4 a : one's turn at work b archaic : a shift of workers spell 5 of 5 verb (3) spelled ˈspeld ; spelling transitive verb 1 : to take the place of for a time : relieve we spell each other every two hours 2 : rest intransitive verb 1 : to work in turns 2 chiefly Australia : to rest from an activity for a time Synonyms Verb (1) bewitch charm enchant ensorcell ensorcel hex overlook strike Noun (1) abracadabra bewitchment charm conjuration enchantment glamour glamor hex incantation invocation whammy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, to mean, signify, read by spelling out letters, from Anglo-French espeleir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English spellian to relate, spell talk Noun (1) Middle English, talk, tale, from Old English; akin to Old High German spel talk, tale Noun (2) probably alteration of Middle English spale substitute, from Old English spala Verb (3) Middle English spelen, from Old English spelian; akin to Old English spala substitute First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Noun (1) 1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (2) circa 1623, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 4b Verb (3) 1595, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing spell be/mean/spell curtains for break the spell cold spell spell check dry spell spell trouble spell out spell doom spell-checker counter-spell under a spell spell disaster See More be/mean/spell curtains for break the spell cold spell spell check dry spell spell trouble spell out spell doom spell-checker counter-spell under a spell spell disaster See More Kids Definition spell 1 of 4 verb ˈspel spelled; spelling 1 : to name, write, or print in order the letters of a word 2 : to make up the letters of C-A-T spells the word "cat." 3 : to have (such) a spelling My name is Lynne spelled with an E. 4 : to amount to : mean Another drought would spell famine. spell 2 of 4 noun 1 : a spoken word or group of words believed to have magic power : charm 2 : a very strong influence Their talking broke the music's spell. spell 3 of 4 noun 1 : a short period of time Come and sit a spell. 2 : a stretch of a specified kind of weather a dry spell a warm spell 3 : a period of bodily or mental distress or disorder fainting spells 4 : a person's turn at work or duty 5 : a period spent in a job or occupation After a spell of teaching, she went back to sales. spell 4 of 4 verb spelled; spelling : to take the place of for a time : relieve spell a person at shoveling Grandma … took the paddle out of her hand. "I'll spell you, Wilma." Richard Peck, A Year Down Yonder Medical Definition spell noun ˈspel : a period of bodily or mental distress or disorder a spell of coughing fainting spells spell 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to curse to cast a spell on it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance curse possess hex enchant strike charm bewitch seduce jinx tempt ensorcel voodoo ensorcell overlook lure attract mesmerize captivate spellbind beguile entice fascinate Antonyms & Near Antonyms bless 2 as in to mean to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble Synonyms & Similar Words mean signify denote imply import intend symbol indicate express explain infer personify hint symbolize specify mention suggest signal instance advert connote intimate embody represent allude (to) proclaim insinuate elucidate cite epitomize add up (to) amount (to) point (to) designate announce declare touch (on or upon) refer (to) spell 2 of 2 noun 1 as in curse a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power the witch cast a spell that turned the prince into a toad Synonyms & Similar Words curse incantation sorcery magic enchantment conjuration invocation abracadabra bewitchment hex cantrip witchcraft whammy charm glamour jinx amulet talisman glamor necromancy wizardry voodoo conjuring witchery phylactery voodooism mojo bewitchery fetich fetish 2 as in attack a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a dizzy spell that caused me to fall Synonyms & Similar Words attack bout case seizure turn siege access fit spasm pang breakdown relapse recurrence convulsion frenzy collapse brainstorm agitation eclampsia prostration throe paroxysm Antonyms & Near Antonyms relief arrest remission 3 as in while an indefinite but usually short period of time come rest a spell Synonyms & Similar Words while space span bit stretch season minute day second instant lapse moment split second trice twinkle interlude era jiffy shake beat nanosecond interval flash twinkling interim epoch infinity spurt wink eternity intermission aeon heartbeat perpetuity age jiff New York minute eyeblink eon Phrases Containing spell spell out spell out
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