necromancy

• 指与亡灵沟通的巫术，尤指通过召唤死者来预知未来；也泛指黑魔法或邪术。

A noun referring to the practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future, or the use of black magic and sorcery.

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1. Magic involving spiritsC1formal

   The practice of using supernatural powers or dark forces to influence events, often associated with communicating with the dead.

   死灵法术

   • The ancient ritual was considered a form of necromancy.
   • Legends often describe necromancy as a forbidden art.
   • He studied necromancy in secret, hoping to contact lost souls.

   同义词black magicconjurationoccultismsorceryspiritismwitchcraftwizardry

2. Summoning the deadC1formal

   The act of calling upon the spirits of the deceased, typically to gain knowledge or predict future events.

   通灵术

   • The sorcerer performed necromancy to seek advice from the dead.
   • Necromancy was feared and outlawed in many ancient cultures.
   • She claimed to have witnessed necromancy during the séance.

   同义词spiritismspiritualism