spell

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Meaning: To write or name letters of a word; a magical incantation; a period of time

拼写,咒语,一段时间
deletrear, hechizo, período
綴る、呪文、期間
철자를 쓰다, 주문, 기간

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).

spell有几种含义:按顺序写或说出一个单词的字母;魔法咒语;或一段时间。「to be under someone's spell」意思是被某人迷住了。过去式是「spelled」或「spelt」(英式)。
Spell tiene varios significados: escribir o nombrar las letras de una palabra en orden; un encantamiento mágico; o un período de tiempo. «To be under someone's spell» significa estar encantado por alguien. El pasado es «spelled» o «spelt» (británico).
spellにはいくつかの意味があります:単語の文字を順番に書くまたは言う;魔法の呪文;または一定の期間。「to be under someone's spell」は誰かに魅了されているという意味です。過去形は「spelled」または「spelt」(イギリス英語)です。
Spell은 여러 가지 의미가 있습니다: 단어의 글자를 순서대로 쓰거나 말하는 것, 마법의 주문, 또는 일정 기간을 뜻합니다. 'To be under someone's spell'은 누군가에게 매혹되다는 의미입니다. 과거형은 'spelled' 또는 'spelt'(영국식)입니다.

Examples

  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

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'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

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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