to spell
01
拼写, 正确书写
to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order
Transitive: to spell a word
例子
I often use a dictionary to help me spell difficult words.
我经常使用词典来帮助我拼写困难的单词。
1.1
拼写, 正确书写
to be the letters being put together in the correct order form a particular word
Transitive: to spell a word
例子
The sequence of letters " h-o-u-s-e " spells the word " house. "
字母序列 "h-o-u-s-e" 拼写出单词 "房子"。
02
意味着, 表示
to indicate or signify something, often in a clear or explicit way
Transitive: to spell a situation or sentiment
例子
The dark clouds gathering overhead spelled an imminent storm.
头顶上聚集的乌云预示着一场即将来临的暴风雨。
03
代替, 暂代
to temporarily take over or substitute for another person's duties or responsibilities
Transitive: to spell sb
例子
I need someone to spell me at the reception desk while I take a quick break.
我需要有人在接待处替我一会儿，我很快休息一下。
04
迷住, 施魔法
to captivate or enchant someone or something through magical or compelling means
Transitive: to spell sb
例子
The magician 's tricks and illusions were so skillful that they seemed to spell the entire audience.
魔术师的把戏和幻觉如此熟练，以至于他们似乎迷住了所有观众。
Spell
01
a mental or emotional state as if caused by magic
例子
The music cast a spell over the audience.
02
a period of work, duty, or activity after which one is relieved or replaced
例子
Nurses take turns, each covering a spell of night duty.
03
一小段时间, 短暂的时期
a short period of time of something particular
例子
She experienced a dizzy spell and had to sit down.
她经历了一阵眩晕发作，不得不坐下。
04
a set of words believed to have magical power
例子
Ancient texts describe spells for healing or protection.
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