in.can.ta.tion
n.(名词)Ritual recitation of verbal charms or spells to produce a magic effect.念咒:口头咒语或符咒的仪式性的吟诵以产生魔力的效果
A formula used in ritual recitation; a verbal charm or spell.符咒,咒语:作法时用的套话;口头上的符或咒语A conventionalized utterance repeated without thought or aptness; a formula:口头禅:未经考虑或不恰当的且经常重复的习惯说话方式;套话:例句:the pious incantations of the administration.行政部门的虔诚的套话
来源:Middle English incantacioun 中古英语 incantacioun from Old French incantation 源自 古法语 incantation from Late Latin incant3tiô incant3tiôn- [spell] 源自 后期拉丁语 incant3tiô incant3tiôn- [符咒] from Latin incant3tus [past participle of] incant3re [to enchant] * see enchant 源自 拉丁语 incant3tus [] incant3re的过去分词 [用魔法迷惑] *参见 enchant
【引伸】
in.canta.tional
adj.(形容词)incan.tato.ry