hoodoo

• 一个多义词：指侵蚀形成的形状奇特的风化岩柱；也指胡都民间魔法的实践者；指被认为具有魔力的护身符或物品；或指被认为带来厄运的事物。也与一套灵性和民间传统相关。

A noun with multiple meanings: a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock formed by erosion; a practitioner of hoodoo folk magic; a charm or object superstitiously believed to possess magical powers; or something believed to bring bad luck. It is also associated with a set of spiritual and folk traditions.

1. Geological formationC1formal

   A tall, thin, and often oddly shaped column of rock, typically formed by erosion in a desert or badland area.

   地质地貌

   • The national park is famous for its colorful hoodoos.
   • We hiked through a valley filled with towering hoodoos.
   • Erosion over millions of years created these unique hoodoo formations.

2. Practitioner of folk magicC2informalamerican

   A person who practices a form of folk magic or conjure, often associated with African American traditions in the Southern United States.

   民间魔法实践者

   • The local hoodoo was known for her powerful herbal remedies.
   • He consulted a hoodoo to help with his troubles.
   • Stories about the hoodoo's abilities were passed down through generations.

   同义词conjurer

3. Magical charm or spellC2informalamerican

   An object or charm believed to possess magical powers, often used for protection, luck, or to influence events.

   巫毒符咒或咒语

   • She carried a small hoodoo in her pocket for good luck.
   • The old woman sold hoodoos made of roots and bones.
   • He believed the hoodoo would protect him from harm.

   同义词amuletcharmfetishjinxjujumojospelltalisman

4. Bringer of bad luckC2informalamerican

   Something or someone that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.

   带来厄运的人或物

   • Ever since he joined the team, they've lost every game; he's a real hoodoo.
   • That old house has a hoodoo on it; no one stays there for long.
   • She thought the black cat crossing her path was a hoodoo.

   同义词cursejinxjonah

   反义词charmfetishmascottalisman

• 指通过民间魔法或迷信手段给某人或某物带来厄运、施咒或下蛊。

A verb meaning to bring bad luck or to cast a spell on someone or something, often associated with folk magic or superstition.

1. Bring bad luckC1informalamerican

   To cause misfortune or bad luck to someone or something.

   带来厄运

   • Some people believe that breaking a mirror will hoodoo you for seven years.
   • The team felt hoodooed after losing their third consecutive game.
   • He thought the old house was hoodooed because of the strange events.

   同义词bewitchcursejinx

   反义词bless