charm
Meaning: A quality of being pleasant and attractive; or a small ornament worn on a bracelet
Charm refers to a pleasant, attractive quality that makes someone or something appealing. A person with charm is naturally likeable and persuasive. It can also mean a small decorative trinket worn on a bracelet, or a spell or object believed to have magical powers. 'To charm' means to attract or delight someone.
Examples
- The village has a certain old-world charm. 这个村庄有一种古朴的魅力。El pueblo tiene cierto encanto de antaño.その村には古き良き時代の魅力があります。그 마을에는 옛 시절의 독특한 매력이 있습니다.
- She wore a bracelet with silver charms. 她戴着一条挂有银色吊坠的手链。Llevaba una pulsera con amuletos de plata.彼女はシルバーのチャームがついたブレスレットをしていました。그녀는 은으로 된 참 장식이 달린 팔찌를 하고 있었습니다.
- He used all his charm to persuade her to help. 他用尽全部魅力说服她帮忙。Usó todo su encanto para persuadirla de que le ayudara.彼は彼女を説得して助けてもらうために、持てる魅力をすべて使いました。그는 그녀의 도움을 얻기 위해 자신의 모든 매력을 발휘했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'charme' meaning 'a magic spell, incantation', from Latin 'carmen' (song, verse, incantation). Originally a magical spell; the sense of 'attractiveness' developed from the idea of 'casting a spell' on someone.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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