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apotropaic

/ˌæp.ə.trəˈpeɪ.ɪk/

翻译: 指用来驱除邪恶或厄运的,具有辟邪、挡灾的作用。

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adjective

/ˌæp.ə.trəˈpeɪ.ɪk/C2formal
  • zh指用来驱除邪恶或厄运的,具有辟邪、挡灾的作用。

Describes something that is intended to ward off evil or bad luck.

  1. Warding off evilC2formal

    Having the power or intended to prevent evil, harm, or bad luck.

    zh辟邪的

    • Ancient cultures used apotropaic symbols to protect their homes.
    • The amulet was believed to have apotropaic properties.
    • Apotropaic rituals were performed before important events.

    同义词preventiveprotective

词形
  • more apotropaic comparative form
  • most apotropaic superlative form