单词 | magic |
释义 | magic n., adj., & v. --n   1. a the supposed art of influencing the course of events by the occult control of nature or of the spirits. b witchcraft.   2. conjuring tricks.   3. an inexplicable or remarkable influence producing surprising results.   4. an enchanting quality or phenomenon. --adj   1. of or resulting from magic.   2. producing surprising results.   3. colloq. wonderful, exciting. --vtr. (magicked, magicking) change or create by magic, or apparently so. Phrases and idioms like magic very rapidly. magic away cause to disappear as if by magic. magic carpet a mythical carpet able to transport a person on it to any desired place. magic eye   1. a photoelectric device used in equipment for detection, measurement, etc.   2. a small cathode-ray tube used to indicate the correct tuning of a radio receiver. magic lantern a simple form of image-projector using slides. magic mushroom a mushroom producing psilocybin. magic square a square divided into smaller squares each containing a number such that the sums of all vertical, horizontal, or diagonal rows are equal. Etymology: ME f. OF magique f. L magicus adj., LL magica n., f. Gk magikos (as MAGUS) |
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