magic noun ⇨magic (Do you believe in magic?)⇨interest1 (the magic of India)magic
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magic ♦︎ witchcraft ♦︎ sorcery ♦︎ black magic ♦︎ the supernatural ♦︎ the occult ♦︎ conjuringThese are all words for the secret power of making impossible things happen, or entertainment in which impossible things seem to happen.這些詞均表示魔法、巫術、魔術。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to do sth by magic / sorcery◆to practise magic / witchcraft / black magic◆to use magic / witchcraft / sorcery◆a magic / conjuring trick■magic [uncountable] the secret power of making impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things; the art of doing tricks that seem impossible in order to entertain people魔法;法術;戲法;魔術◆Do you believe in magic?你相信魔法嗎?◆This was a place of secret shadows and ancient magic.這是個魅影重重、充斥着古老法術的地方。◆He suddenly appeared as if by magic.他突然神奇地出現了。◆He earns extra money doing magic at children's parties.他靠在兒童聯歡會上表演魔術掙些外快。 see also magician ⇨ witch■witchcraft ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft; NAmEˈwɪtʃkræft [uncountable] the use of magic powers, especially evil ones法術;(尤指)妖術,巫術◆She was accused of witchcraft.她被控告行巫術。ⓘ Traditionally, people think of witchcraft as sth that is practised by women, although men have also been said to practise it.傳統上認爲行巫術(witchcraft)的是女巫,不過男巫據說也行巫術。 see also witch ⇨ witch■sorceryˈsɔːsəri; NAmEˈsɔːrsəri [uncountable] (written) magic that uses evil spirits邪術;巫術;妖術◆She was said to have caused the king's illness by sorcery.據說她施巫術使國王得病。 see also sorcerer ⇨ witch■ˌblack ˈmagic [uncountable] magic that uses evil spirits邪術;巫術;妖術◆People found guilty of practising black magic were hanged.被判犯有行巫術罪的人給絞死了。NOTE辨析 Witchcraft, sorcery or black magic?Sorcery and black magic both involve the use of evil spirits or the power of the Devil in order to do evil. Witchcraft is wider in range: it typically means sorcery or black magic, but can also mean the practice of white magic or natural magic that involves using hidden forces within nature for good, not evil, purposes. * sorcery和black magic均指利用邪惡或撒旦的力量作惡。witchcraft含義更廣,通常指sorcery或black magic,但亦可指white magic(善意的法術)或natural magic(自然法術),即利用大自然内隐秘的力量行善事,而非作惡。■the supernaturalˌsuːpəˈnætʃrəl, ˌsjuːpəˈnætʃrəl; NAmEˌsuːpərˈnætʃrəl [singular] (ratherformal) events, forces or powers that cannot be explained by reason or science and that seem to involve gods or magic超自然物;超自然力量;神奇怪異的事◆A strong belief in the supernatural characterizes many of these communities.這些群體中有很多人都對超自然力量堅信不移。■the occult [singular] the supernatural, especially when it is used for secret or evil purposes(尤指用於秘密或邪惡目的的)超自然物,超自然力量◆He's interested in witchcraft and the occult.他對巫術魔法情有獨鐘。■conjuringˈkʌndʒərɪŋ [uncountable] (ratherformal) entertainment in the form of magic tricks, especially ones which seem to make things appear or disappear魔術;戲法◆After dinner, Brian performed several conjuring tricks.主餐過後,布賴恩表演了幾個魔術。magic
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magic ♦︎ magical ♦︎ mystical ♦︎ supernatural ♦︎ enchanted ♦︎ occult ♦︎ transcendental ♦︎ other-worldlyThese words all describe sb/sth that has or seems to have special powers or qualities that cannot be explained by science.這些詞均表示有魔力的、超自然的、難以解釋的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆magic / magical / mystical / supernatural / occult powers◆magical / mystical / supernatural / occult forces◆a magical / mystical experience■magichaving or using special powers to make impossible things happen or seem to happen有魔力的;(施)巫術的;有神奇力量的◆a magic spell / charm / potion魔咒;魔力;魔藥◆Abu Ali and the princess escape by flying on a magic carpet.阿布•阿裏和公主坐飛天魔毯逃走了。◆I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything all right again.真希望我能魔杖一揮使一切又都好起來。◆There is no magic formula for passing exams-only hard work.根本就沒有通過考試的魔法-勤奮學習是唯一的途徑。■magical (especiallywritten) containing magic; used in magic有魔力的;用於魔法的◆Her words had a magical effect on us.她的話對我們有一種魔力般的作用。◆Mercury was believed to possess magical properties.水銀曾被認爲具有神奇的特性。ⓘ In this meaning magical often describes abstract things such as powers, properties, forces and energy, but it is not used to describe the things which have magical powers.表達此義時,magical常與power、property、force、energy等抽象名詞搭配,但不用以描述有魔力的具體事物◆a magical spell/charm/potion/wand/carpet■mystical (especiallywritten) having spiritual powers or qualities that are difficult to understand or explain神秘的;不可思議的;難以解釋的◆Wise men thought that mystical forces regulated the activities of the brain.智者認爲神奇的力量控制着大腦的活動。◆Watching the sun rise over the mountain was an almost mystical experience.看着太陽爬上高山,這幾乎是一種非常奇妙的體驗。ⓘ Mystical is often used in religious contexts. * mystical常用於宗教語境。■supernatural ˌsuːpəˈnætʃrəl, ˌsjuːpəˈnætʃrəl; NAmEˌsuːpərˈnætʃrəlthat cannot be explained by reason or science and that seems to involve gods or magic超自然的;神奇的;神靈魔怪的◆Contestants wrestled with supernatural strength and powers of endurance.參賽者憑着匪夷所思的力量和耐力比試摔跤。ⓘ Typical collocates of supernatural are being, force, power and strength. * supernatural的常見搭配詞有being、force、power和strength。■enchantedɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd; NAmEɪnˈtʃæntɪd (written) placed under a spell(= magic words that have special powers)中魔法的;着了魔的;施過魔法的◆The children made their way through the enchanted forest, their hearts beating fast.孩子們穿過被施了魔法的森林,心狂跳不止。ⓘ Enchanted is often used in children's stories to talk about places where fairies and other magical creatures live. * enchanted常用於兒童故事中,描述仙子和其他魔法生物居住的地方。■occultəˈkʌlt, ˈɒkʌlt; NAmEˈɑːkʌlt [only before noun] (written) supernatural, especially when it is connected with evil and secrecy超自然的;邪惡隐秘的;不可思議的◆They assured us that their organization did not follow occult practices.他們向我們保證,他們的組織不奉行邪教秘密儀式。■transcendentalˌtrænsenˈdentl [usually before noun] (written) going beyond the limits of human knowledge, experience or reason, especially in a religious or spiritual way(尤指宗教或精神方面)超驗的,玄奧的◆He said that it was transcendental meditation that brought him inner peace.他說是冥思靜坐帶給他内心的安甯。ⓘ Transcendental is most often used to talk about an experience, meditation, reflection or a state. * transcendental最常用的搭配詞有experience、meditation、reflection和state。■ˌother-ˈworldly (written) concerned with spiritual thoughts and ideas rather than with ordinary life超脫世俗的;斷絕塵緣的;超凡入聖的◆There was an other-worldly quality to her performance that night.她那晚的表演有一種超凡入聖的特質。ⓘ Other-worldly is usually used to talk about strange experiences, noises, states or qualities, which give the impression of being in a dream-world. * other-worldly通常用以描述奇妙的體驗、響聲、狀態或特質,給人以身在夢幻世界的印象。