spell
英 /spel/ 美 /spel/
- v. 拼写To write or say the letters of a word in order.
- n. 一段时间A period during which a particular condition or activity continues.
- n. 咒语；魔法Words or magic believed to have special powers.
Could you spell your surname slowly for me, please?
请你把姓氏慢慢拼给我听，好吗？
A prolonged spell of dry weather can reduce crop yields and increase pressure on local water supplies.
持续的干旱天气会降低农作物产量，并加大当地供水压力。
搭配
spell a word 拼写单词a dry spell 一段干旱期a spell of illness 一段患病期cast a spell 施咒
辨析提示
过去式及过去分词英式可用spelt或spelled。
词族
spelling (n.)、misspell (v.)
相关词
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