英:[ˈtʃɑ:mə(r)]
美:[ˈtʃɑrmə(r)]
英:[ˈtʃɑ:mə(r)]
美:[ˈtʃɑrmə(r)]
复数:charmers
词根:charm
adj.charming 迷人的;可爱的
charmed 着迷的;喜悦的
n.charm 魅力,吸引力;魔力
v.charming 使陶醉(charm的现在分词)
charmed 迷住;对…行魔法;哄诱(charm的过去分词)
vi.charm 有魔力;用符咒
vt.charm 使陶醉;行魔法
noun
the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
a practice or expression believed to have magic power
something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : amulet
wore a rabbit's foot as a good-luck charm
a trait that fascinates, allures, or delights
the charm of this imaginative story
a physical grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) or attraction—used in plural
her feminine charms
compelling attractiveness
the island possessed great charm
a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain
Her sister presented her with a sterling silver charm for her bracelet.
a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +²/₃ and a measured energy of approximately 1.5 GeValso: the flavor characterizing this particle
verb
transitive verb
to affect by or as if by magic : compel
to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction
charms customers with his suave manner
to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charmsalso: to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences
to control (an animal) typically by charms (such as the playing of music)
charm a snake
intransitive verb
to practice magic and enchantment
witches having the power to charm
to have the effect of a charm : fascinate
The village charms by its quaintness.
snake charmer玩蛇人;耍蛇者
14世纪中期,“施法者”; 1670年代,“有迷人力量的人”,是 charm(v.)的动作名词。
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"
The first known use of charm was in the 13th century
charm1 of 2noun
a word, action, or thing believed to have magic power
something worn to keep away evil and bring good luck
a small ornament worn on a chain or bracelet
a quality that attracts and pleases
charm2 of 2verb
to affect or influence by or as if by a magic spell
charm a snake
to protect by or as if by a charm
a charmed life
delight entry 2 sense 2, fascinate
to attract by grace or beauty
1 As for the park itself, it was an American version of a Middle Eastern bazaar, with folk singers, storytellers, beggars, political dissidents, soapbox orators, and even the occasional snake charmer.
2 Pinkerton knows that he is a charmer but is not conceited about it.
3 Still, a feeling of levity permeated the full house, even during the tenderest, most reflective tunes like “The Mother” or “Party of One,” thanks to the folksy charmer’s lyrical wit and between-song anecdotes.
4 Mixing drinks at his bar, Standards, Paul is a genuine charmer, as pleasantly soothing as the covers that Harry sometimes plays on the upright piano there.
5 This week’s greatest value is an inexpensive charmer from Portugal, ideal for a grazing weekend lunch as we gaze upon the bright sunshine outside and check the wind chill on our weather apps.
6 Most of these roles run subversive variations on the wastrel charmer he played in The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
7 Profile of a Great Has-Been Granted One Last Chance A one-man spectacle, “Barrymore” doesn’t involve that blond charmer, Drew, she of the sunburst smiles and a production company called Flower Films to go with it.
8 The inn has a quaint charm.
9 Mike Morris, an idealist, charmer and presidential candidate, has more than a few points of contact with former Senator John Edwards, though Mr. Clooney on Friday played down the similarities.
10 She calls the show a charmer with "characters that are rich and fun, and with a great message."
11 Lost twice, no baggage, awaiting charmer.
两次迷路,没有行李。等待仙女救援。
12 Of course it’s possible that some combination of the above or some other enemy entirely had a hand in Joffrey’s demise — he wasn’t exactly a charmer.
13 This oddball charmer radiates warmth and wit from spooky start to surprisingly sob-worthy conclusion.
14 “The Vast of Night” is a charmer; and it’s also the rare arty genre picture that film buffs can watch with their children.
15 Modern drama in which a woman's urban lifestyle is put into perspective when she falls for a mysterious country charmer.
16 I was charmed by the cozy country inn.
17 The petite charmer decided to become a chanteuse .
这个娇小迷人的女子决定当个歌手。
18 This French charmer may remind you of the romantic-caper style that flourished in Hollywood from the late 1950s to the mid-60s.
19 A gruff, gabby charmer who has amassed a loyal following, Mr. Tyrell has the gnarly lived-in voice of an itinerant roustabout familiar with New Orleans blues traditions.
20 As a husband, he is maddening, but also a charmer.