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IELTS BNC: 4348 COCA: 4768

charm

1 charm /ˈtʃɑɚm/ noun
plural charms
1 charm
/ˈtʃɑɚm/
noun
plural charms
Learner's definition of CHARM
[count] : something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck符咒;(尤指)护身符
[count] : a small object that is worn on a chain or bracelet(链子或手镯上的)吊坠,挂饰
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: a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable : an attractive quality魅力;迷人的特性;吸引力
[count]
[noncount]

the third time is the charm

see 1third

work like a charm

: to produce a desired result very easily and effectively : to work very well立见功效;效验如神

— charmless

adjective [more charmless; most charmless]
2 charm /ˈtʃɑɚm/ verb
charms; charmed; charming
2 charm
/ˈtʃɑɚm/
verb
charms; charmed; charming
Learner's definition of CHARM
[+ object]
: to put a spell on (someone or something)对…施魔法
: to cause (someone) to like you or to do what you want by being nice, friendly, etc.迷住;取悦
: to attract (someone) by being beautiful or welcoming吸引

— charmer

noun, plural charmers [count]
IELTS BNC: 4348 COCA: 4768

charm

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
b
: a practice or expression believed to have magic power
2
: something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet
wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm
3
a
: a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights
the charm of this imaginative story
b
: a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) or attraction
used in plural
her feminine charms
c
: compelling attractiveness
the island possessed great charm
4
: a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain
Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet.
5
: a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +²/₃ and a measured energy of approximately 1.5 GeV
also : the flavor characterizing this particle
charmless adjective

charm

2 of 2

verb

charmed; charming; charms

transitive verb

1
a
: to affect by or as if by magic : compel
b
: to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction
charms customers with his suave manner
2
: to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charms
also : to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences
3
: to control (an animal) typically by charms (such as the playing of music)
charm a snake

intransitive verb

1
: to practice magic and enchantment
witches having the power to charm
2
: to have the effect of a charm : fascinate
The village charms by its quaintness.
charmer noun
Choose the Right Synonym for charm

attract, allure, charm, captivate, fascinate, enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence.

attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another.

students attracted by the school's locale

allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive.

an alluring smile

charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response

charmed by their hospitality

, but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration.

her performances captivated audiences

fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist.

a story that continues to fascinate children

enchant is perhaps the strongest of these terms in stressing the appeal of the agent and the degree of delight evoked in the subject.

hopelessly enchanted by her beauty

Example Sentences

Noun He keeps a horseshoe as a good luck charm. He fell under the spell of her charms. The resort has many charms. The inn has a quaint charm. The island possesses great charm. The new curtains add charm to the room. The seaside location is a big part of the house's charm. He won her over with his charm. Verb The snake was charmed by the music. He was known for his ability to charm voters. He charmed the committee into approving his proposal. I was charmed by the cozy country inn. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Third time's a charm for Guy, who — as promised — was back with Rage Against the Machine in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 31. Emma Becker, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Carol D. Leonnig And Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 Then Trump named Wolf as his acting secretary, and found the fourth time was a charm. Carol D. Leonnig, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2022 Speculation over whether Krasinksi will revisit his brief stint as Mr. Fantastic has grown since it was announced during San Diego Comic-Con that a new Fantastic Four film is in the works (third time's a charm?), slated for release on Nov. 8, 2024. Justine Browning, EW.com, 27 July 2022 There is a real charm in how this family interacts with the VIP guests and influencers who attend the Grupo Firme shows. Eric Fuller, Forbes, 6 June 2022 And senior pitcher Isabela Valdez proved to be a lucky charm for the Crusaders. Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2022 Throughout an afternoon hour at a Midtown hotel, Jackman came across as a curious performer who leads with the affirmative; his is a disarming charm sculpted out of consideration and confidence. New York Times, 24 May 2022
Verb
As a result, the game constantly slams its foot on the brakes every time its graphics begin to charm with upgraded environs and incredibly realistic lighting effects. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness that will charm even the most cynical of listeners. Emma Dibdin, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The premise may sound corny, but there’s an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and kindness here that will charm even the most cynical of listeners. New York Times, 28 June 2022 Mark Tritton was supposed to be the savior for Bed Bath & Beyond — a hotshot executive from Target who knew how to charm customers with in-house brands and train stores on handling online and in-person orders. BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 Outlander star Sam Heughan just seems to charm all the celebrity ladies as of late. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022 For example, there are Larry Rivers’s fond memories of seducing a friend’s teenage daughter—which do not charm Ada, who grew up with creepy men following her home in Manhattan. Scott Bradfield, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Indie pop bands typically approach festival sets as a way to charm new listeners. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2022 It’s where stars charm the crowd of about 6,500 lucky people. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English charme "verse used in incantation, magic spell, the power of such a spell, magic," borrowed from Anglo-French, "magic spell" (also continental Old French), going back to Latin carmin-, carmen "ritual utterance, magical chant, spell, song, poem," dissimilated from *can-men-, from canere "to sing, chant" + -men, resultative noun suffix — more at chant entry 1

Note: P. Fouché regards charme as a learned word rather than a direct continuation of *carmine (Phonétique historique du français, vol. 3 [Paris, 1966], p. 828).

Verb

Middle English charmen "to recite or cast a magic spell, cast a spell on," borrowed from Anglo-French charmer, derivative of charme "magic spell, charm entry 1"

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of charm was in the 13th century
IELTS BNC: 4348 COCA: 4768
charm

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + CHARM | PHRASES ADJECTIVEconsiderable, great, immense, real相當大的/巨大的/十足的/真正的魅力a woman of considerable charm相當有魅力的女子easy, natural, quiet安然自在的/天生的/恬靜的魅力His natural charm and wit made him very popular.他天生的魅力和聰穎使他很受歡迎。special, unique特別的/獨特的魅力personal個人魅力boyish, feminine男孩子氣的/女性的魅力old-fashioned, old-world, period, traditional老派的/舊時的/時代的/傳統的魅力folksy, small-town, southern (all especially NAmE) 隨和的/小城鎮的/南方的魅力a politician with a folksy charm具有親民魅力的政治家rural, rustic田園的/鄉村的魅力The farmhouse had a certain rustic charm about it.這座農舍帶有某種鄉野魅力。VERB + CHARMhave, hold, possess具有魅力keep, retain保持魅力The town still retains a lot of its old-world charm.這個小鎮依然保留着許多古色古香的魅力。turn on, use施展/利用魅力He can certainly turn on the charm when he wants to!只要他想,他必定能施展他的魅力!I nagged him for a week and used all my feminine charm.我纏了他一週,施展了我所有的女性魅力。exude, ooze散發出/洋溢着魅力He oozes charm, but I wouldn't trust him.他充滿魅力,但我不會相信他。be immune to, resist不受魅力誘惑;抵禦魅力誘惑He was unable to resist her charms.他無法抵禦她的魅力。succumb to抵擋不住魅力Many women had succumbed to his charms.許多女人都臣服於他的魅力之下。be lacking in, lack缺乏魅力;缺少吸引力The dining room was dark and gloomy, and the food was similarly lacking in charm.這個餐廳昏暗陰鬱,飯菜也同樣沒有吸引力。lose失去吸引力The idea of being a farmer had lost its charm for me by this time.做農夫的想法此時對我已失去了吸引力。PHRASESpart of the, its, etc. charm其魅力的一部份The area is a little run-down, but that's just part of its charm.這地方有點兒破敗,不過這正是其魅力的一部份。

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