curse
名词
定义 curse 名词
magic
- Countable
Words with magical power that are intended to cause misfortune to someone.
In that tale, a malicious sorceress cast a curse upon the princess that could only be broken after a century.
The villagers believe the old statue carries a curse.
It is said that the family's fortune came from their ancestor's curse.
trouble
- Countable
A cause of great trouble or misery.
Corruption is the curse of many developing nations.
Poverty is often regarded as a curse on society.
After so many setbacks, he felt as if he was under a curse from fate.
language
- Countable
An impolite and offensive word or phrase.
After the accident, the driver let out a string of curses.
He responded with a curse after being criticized.
She was reprimanded for using curses in public.
片语 curse 名词
- the curse
Refers to a woman's menstrual period, also known as her monthly flow.
• She felt extremely tired because she had the curse.
动词
定义 curse 动词
speak
- TransitiveIntransitive
To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.
He began to curse when his car broke down.
He couldn't help but curse when he heard the bad news.
The football player cursed at the referee when he was sent off the field.
magic
- Transitive
To say words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone.
She believed someone had cursed her, causing her to have a string of bad luck.
The wizard was said to be able to curse his enemies.
They believe this place was cursed by an ancient ghost.