witchcraft

• n. 巫术；魔法

witch,巫师，craft,技艺。

witchcraft (n.)

Old English wiccecræft "witchcraft, magic," from wicce (see witch) + cræft "power, skill" (see craft). Witchcraft was declared a crime in English law in 1542; trials there peaked in 1580s and 1640s but fell sharply after 1660. The last, in 1717, ended in acquittal. The Witchcraft Act was repealed 1736.

1. He's interested in witchcraft and the occult.

他对巫术魔法情有独钟。

来自《权威词典》

2. Witchcraft is now a recognized religion in the United States.

巫术现在在美国是一种得到认可的宗教.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. At that time most people believed in sorcery and witchcraft.

那时候大多数人相信巫术和魔法.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. The woman practising witchcraft claimed that she could conjure up the spirits of the dead.

那个女巫说她能用魔法召唤亡灵.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Did you use magic and witchcraft?

你使用了魔术和巫术 吗 ?

来自辞典例句