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 Englishsorcerother
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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.