spell
spell&+{1}
[spɛl]
vb
to write or name in correct order the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
(of letters) to go to make up the conventionally established form of (a word) when arranged correctly
d-o-g spells dog
to indicate or signify
such actions spell disaster for our cause
See spell out
spell
spell&+{2}
[spɛl]
n
a verbal formula considered as having magical force
any influence that can control the mind or character; fascination
a state induced by or as if by the pronouncing of a spell; trance
to break the spell
vb
to place under a spell
spell
spell&+{3}
[spɛl]
n
an indeterminate, usually short, period of time
a spell of cold weather
a period or tour of duty after which one person or group relieves another
a period or interval of rest
vb
to take over from (a person) for an interval of time; relieve temporarily
- 习惯用语
- under a spell held in or as if in a spell
- 习惯用语
- spell a paddock to give a field a rest period by letting it lie fallow
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