| 词组 | magic |
| 释义 | magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ noun, adjective 1. the power to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special actionsmagic + nounsa magic spell (=a piece of magic, or the words or actions used) The witch put a magic spell on her.a magic trick (=a skilful trick done as entertainment) He showed me how to do magic tricks.a magic show The kids loved watching the magic show.magic powers The ring was said to have magic powers.a magic wand (=a stick, usually black and white, used by a magician) He waved his magic wand and the bird disappeared.the magic number/word You have to say the magic word ‘Abracadabra’.a magic potion (=a drink with magic powers) She gives him a magic potion to make him disappear.verbsbelieve in magic Do you believe in magic?use magic The priests claim that they can cure people using magic.do magic also perform magic formal (=used especially about doing magic tricks for entertainment) He learned to do magic and put on shows for his friends.adjectivesblack magic (=intended to harm people) The women were accused of using black magic to make people ill.white magic (=used for good purposes) She only used her powers for white magic.strong/powerful magic Her fingers moved to make the sign that protected against strong magic.ancient magic The place seemed full of shadows and ancient magic.prepositions and phrasesby magic (=using magic) She claimed to be able to make things disappear by magic.as if by magic (=as though magic is being used) As if by magic, Sara appeared by his side.THESAURUS: magic witchcraft the use of magic, usually to do bad things: Hundreds of women were accused of witchcraft in the 1600s. | People suspected of practising witchcraft could be burned at the stake (=doing witchcraft). spell a special set of words or actions that are used to make something happen by magic: The book was full of magic spells. | An evil witch cast a spell on him, turning him into a beast (=said a special set of words or did a special series of actions, in order to make something happen to someone by magic). curse also hex AmE something that makes someone or something have bad luck: The house seemed to have a curse on it. | People believed the pharaoh would put a curse on anyone who broke into the tomb (=use magic to make them have bad luck). | She believed her former husband had put a hex on her. the occult mysterious powers and events that involve magic and spirits: He was very interested in the occult. voodoo magical beliefs and practices used as a form of religion: In Haiti, the people still practise voodoo (=they believe it and perform ceremonies connected with it). | a voodoo curse2. a surprisingly effective way of making something good happenmagic + nounsa magic formula/solution (=a way of achieving something quickly and easily) There is no magic formula for making yourself look younger.a magic bullet (=something that cures an illness or problem quickly and easily) Everyone wishes there was a magic bullet to cure cancer.a magic touch (=a special ability to make things work well or make people happy) She has a magic touch with babies.verbswork like magic This product works like magic to remove stains from your carpet.sb/sth can work magic (=they can have a magical effect on someone or something) They claim the surgery can work magic and turn you into a supermodel.weave/work your magic (=do something special or impressive) Rooney weaved his magic to win the game for Manchester United. |
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