conjuration
n . 咒语;魔法;许愿
咒语;魔法;许愿
conjuration n 1 :
a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect [
synonym : {
incantation }, {
conjuration }]
2 :
calling up a spirit or devil [
synonym : {
conjuring },
{
conjuration }, {
conjury }, {
invocation }]
3 :
an illusory feat ;
considered magical by naive observers [
synonym :
{
magic trick }, {
conjuring trick }, {
trick }, {
magic },
{
legerdemain }, {
conjuration }, {
thaumaturgy }, {
illusion },
{
deception }]
Conjuration \
Con `
ju *
ra "
tion \,
n . [
L .
conjuratio ,
cf .
F .
conjuration .]
1 .
The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name ,
or in solemn manner ;
the act of binding by an oath ;
an earnest entreaty ;
adjuration .
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We charge you ,
in the name of God ,
take heed ; . . .
Under this conjuration speak ,
my lord . --
Shak .
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2 .
The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words ;
the practice of magic arts ;
incantation ;
enchantment .
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Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event .
--
Hallam .
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3 .
A league for a criminal purpose ;
conspiracy . [
Obs .] "
The conjuration of Catiline ." --
Sir T .
Elyot .
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26 Moby Thesaurus words for "
conjuration ":
abracadabra ,
charm ,
conjurement ,
escamotage ,
evocation ,
exorcisation ,
exorcism ,
exsufflation ,
hanky -
panky ,
hocus -
pocus ,
hokey -
pokey ,
incantation ,
invocation ,
jiggery -
pokery ,
jugglery ,
juggling ,
legerdemain ,
magic formula ,
magic words ,
monkey business ,
mumbo jumbo ,
open sesame ,
prestidigitation ,
rune ,
sleight of hand ,
trickery
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