sorcery

🇬🇧 UK/'sɒ:sәri/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The use of magic or supernatural powers, especially black magic or witchcraft.

巫术,魔法

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
sorcerother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.practice sorcery施行巫术
  • 2.black sorcery黑巫术
  • 3.accused of sorcery被指控施巫术
  • 4.dark sorcery黑暗魔法

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The villagers accused the old woman of practicing sorcery and dark magic.

  • 2.

    In the novel, the hero must defeat an evil sorcery that has cursed the kingdom.

  • 3.

    Some ancient cultures believed that illness was caused by sorcery rather than natural forces.

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