spell
의미: To write or name letters of a word; a magical incantation; a period of time
Spell has several meanings: to write or name the letters of a word in order; a magical incantation; or a period of time. 'To be under someone's spell' means to be enchanted by them. The past tense is 'spelled' or 'spelt' (British).
예문
- How do you spell your surname? 你的姓怎么拼?¿Cómo se deletrea tu apellido?あなたの苗字はどう綴りますか?성의 철자가 어떻게 되나요?
- The witch cast a spell on the prince. 女巫对王子施了咒语。La bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el príncipe.魔女は王子に呪文をかけました。마녀가 왕자에게 주문을 걸었습니다.
- We're expecting a spell of warm weather next week. 我们预计下周会有一段温暖的天气。Esperamos un período de clima cálido la próxima semana.来週は暖かい天気が続く見込みです。다음 주에는 따뜻한 날씨가 한동안 이어질 것으로 예상됩니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
Multiple origins merged: (1) Old English 'spellian' meaning 'to tell, speak' (as in 'gospel', literally 'good tale'); (2) Old French 'espeller' meaning 'to name letters'; (3) Old English 'spell' meaning 'incantation, charm'.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Old English 'spellian' meaning 'to tell, speak.' The magical sense comes from the idea that words have power. In Germanic tradition, runes were believed to have magical properties when spoken aloud, linking spelling and magic.
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