the evil eye

Related to word: evil

Idiom

Definition

  1. A gaze believed to possess the power to inflict injury or misfortune upon someone.

    恶魔的眼神(据说能带来呆运)

    • She felt a chill, as if she was being watched by the evil eye.

      她感到一阵寒意,仿佛被邪恶之眼注视着。

    • In some cultures, people believe that praising a child may attract the evil eye, so they avoid direct compliments.

      在一些文化中,人们相信赞美孩子可能会招来邪恶之眼,因此他们避免直接称赞。

    • Legend had it that her piercing gaze held the power of a curse, capable of bestowing or taking away good fortune.

      传说中,她锐利的目光蕴含着诅咒的力量,能够赐予或夺走好运。