conjure

• 动词，表示像变魔术一样创造出某物或使某事发生，也指在脑海中唤起某种想法、形象或回忆。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something appear or happen as if by magic, or to bring a thought, image, or memory to mind.

1. Perform magic tricksB1formal

   To perform tricks that seem magical, especially by using quick hand movements.

   变戏法

   • The magician conjured a rabbit out of his hat.
   • He can conjure coins from behind your ear.
   • She conjured a bouquet of flowers from thin air.

2. Call upon a spiritB2formal

   To summon a spirit or supernatural being, often through a ritual.

   召唤灵魂

   • The witch conjured a demon from the underworld.
   • Ancient texts describe how to conjure the spirits of the dead.
   • He tried to conjure the ghost of his ancestor.

   同义词callcall upinvokeraisesummon

   反义词banishdismissdispelexorcise

3. Evoke or bring to mindB2formal

   To cause something to appear in the mind; to evoke a memory or image.

   唤起记忆

   • The smell of fresh bread conjures memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
   • Her words conjured a vivid picture of the countryside.
   • The music conjured feelings of nostalgia and longing.

   同义词awakenelicitevokeinvokerecallstirsuggestsummon

短语动词变体conjure up