spells; spelled or chiefly British spelt /ˈspɛlt/ ; spelling spells; spelled or chiefly British spelt /ˈspɛlt/ ; spelling Learner's definition of SPELL
chiefly US
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a : to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name)(用字母)拼写,拼出 [+ object]
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How do you spell your last name?你的姓怎么拼写?
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You spelled “catastrophe” wrong.你把catastrophe拼写错了。
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“Foggy” is spelled with two g's.单词foggy有两个g。
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sometimes + out [no object]
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used to indicate the letters that form a particular word(字母)拼成(某词) 2
[+ object] : to have or lead to (a particular result or effect)招致;意味着 -
Her boss's resignation spelled the end to her troubles. [=her troubles ended when her boss resigned]她老板辞职意味着她的麻烦到头了。
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The amount of planning you do could spell [=mean] the difference between success and failure.是否做足规划决定着你能否成功。
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Their carelessness could spell trouble/disaster for all of us.他们的粗心大意可能给我们所有人带来麻烦/灾难。
spell out
[phrasal verb] 1 spell (something) out or spell out (something)
: to explain the details of (something) clearly清楚地说明;详细地解释 -
The contract spelled out the terms of his employment.这个合同清楚地说明了他的雇用条款。
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She didn't get the hint, so he had to spell it out for her.她没有领会那个暗示,所以他不得不清楚地向她说明。2
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: to write out (something) in complete words instead of using a number, an abbreviation, etc.完整写出;全部拼写 -
When addressing the invitations, spell out “street,” “road,” etc.写邀请信地址的时候,把“街道”、“道路”等名称拼写完整。
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On this line you need to spell out the dollar amount.你需要在这一行用文字拼写出美元金额。
— see also 1spell 1 (above) 2 spell /ˈspɛl/ noun
plural spells
plural spells
Learner's definition of SPELL
1 [count]
a : a group of secret words that are believed to have magic power咒语 b : magic that is performed by saying a group of secret words(通过咒语施展的)魔法 -
In the story, the witch casts a spell on/over the children.在故事里,巫婆用咒语对孩子们施了魔法。
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Drinking the potion will break the spell. [=end the magic]喝下药水可以破除魔法。
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She felt like she was under a spell. [=affected by magic]她感觉自己像中了魔法。
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[singular] : a quality that attracts or influences someone or something in a powerful or seemingly magical way魅力;魔力 -
The sound of the phone ringing broke the spell of the music.电话铃声打断了令人如痴如醉的音乐。
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Many people think she has fallen under his spell, but I think she knows what she's doing.许多人认为她完全被他迷住了,但我想她知道自己在做什么。
3 spell /ˈspɛl/ verb
spells; spelled; spelling
spells; spelled; spelling
Learner's definition of SPELL
[+ object] chiefly US
: to take the place of (another person who has been working or doing something for a period of time) : to take over for (someone)替换;轮换 4 spell /ˈspɛl/ noun
plural spells
plural spells
Learner's definition of SPELL
[count]
1
: a short period of time usually marked by a particular activity or condition(某活动或情况的)一段时间 -
a dizzy/fainting spell一阵眩晕/昏迷
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I'm tired and need to sit down for a spell.我累了,需要坐下来休息一会儿。
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It looks like we're in for a spell of rainy weather.看起来我们免不了要有一段时间的阴天了。
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The flowers died during a dry/cold spell. [=a period of dry/cold weather]这些花在干燥/寒冷的时期死掉了。
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: a period spent doing a job or duty一段工作时间