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conjure
v
1 [I] do clever tricks which seem magical, esp with quick movements of the hands 变戏法, 变魔术(尤指手法手法敏捷的)
learn how to conjure 学变戏法.
2 (idm 习语) a name to conjure with => name.
3 (phr v) conjure sth up
(a) make sth appear as a picture in the mind 使某事物浮现於脑际
a tune which conjures up pleasant memories 唤起美好回忆的曲调.
(b) ask (a spirit) to appear (esp by using a magic ceremony) 祈求(鬼魂)显灵(尤指使用巫术的)
conjure up the spirits of the dead 念咒召死者的魂灵. conjure sth up; conjure sth (up) from/out of sth make sth appear suddenly or unexpectedly, as if by magic (如变戏法般)使某事物突然地或意外地出现
I had lost my pen, but she conjured up another one for me from somewhere. 我把钢笔弄丢了, 可是她像变戏法似的不知从什麽地方又给我弄来一枝.
conjuring a delicious meal out of a few unpromising ingredients 用一些毫不出奇的材料做出了一顿美餐.
conjure v [Tn, Dn.t]
(fml 文) appeal solemnly to (sb) 祈求, 恳求(某人)
Be on your guard, I conjure you. 千万要警惕呀, 我恳求你.
I conjure you most earnestly to reconsider your position.我最诚恳地请求你重新考虑一下你的立场.
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