magic
magic — 名詞
1. The practice of using secret words, spells, or rituals that are believed to cont
魔法
運用咒語、儀式等超自然力量
The practice of using secret words, spells, or rituals that are believed to control nature or produce results that seem impossible.
In the old legend, the witch used magic to turn a prince into a swan.
在那個古老的傳說中，女巫用魔法把王子變成一隻天鵝。
use + magic + to-infinitive for purpose
Maeve read books about ancient magic and learned to read the stars for signs.
Maeve 閱讀有關古代魔法的書籍，學會了觀星兆。
Village stories tell of magic that could heal the sick or bring rain in a drought.
許多村莊的故事提到，魔法可以治病或在乾旱時帶來雨水。
The children believed that the old woman's magic protected their village from wild animals.
孩子們相信那位老婦人的魔法保護了他們的村莊不受野生動物侵害。
Élise studied the tradition of folk magic passed down by her grandmother's family.
Élise 研究了她祖母家族代代相傳的民間魔法。
- sorcery
more specific to evil or harmful supernatural practices, often in fantasy settings
- witchcraft
specifically refers to magic practised by witches, often with a negative connotation in historical contexts
- the occult
formal term for hidden supernatural knowledge and practices, usually in religious or academic discussion
- science
knowledge based on observable, repeatable evidence rather than supernatural forces
文法句型
use + magic + to-infinitive
magic + that-clause
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — do not say 'a magic' when referring to supernatural practices. Frequently modified by adjectives like 'black', 'white', 'folk', or 'ancient'.
常見錯誤
2. A type of stage performance in which a person uses quick hand movements and hidd
魔術
以手法或道具製造幻覺娛樂觀眾
A type of stage performance in which a person uses quick hand movements and hidden objects to create illusions that seem to go against what is physically possible.
Christopher learned a magic trick where a coin disappears inside a closed fist.
Christopher 學了一個魔術，能讓硬幣在握緊的拳頭中消失。
learn a magic trick — common collocation
Gita watched a magician perform magic on stage at her seventh birthday party.
Gita 在七歲生日派對上看著魔術師在舞臺上表演魔術。
perform magic — verb-noun collocation
The show had impressive tricks — doves flew out of hats and cards appeared from thin air.
這場表演充滿了精彩的魔術，鴿子從空帽子裡飛出，紙牌從空中憑空出現。
Asher practised magic every evening until he could make coins float above the kitchen table.
Asher 每晚練習魔術，直到他能讓硬幣在廚房桌子上方漂浮起來。
- illusion
a specific trick or effect created by a magician, often called a 'magic illusion'
- conjuring
formal or old-fashioned term for performing magic tricks, especially with cards or coins
- sleight of hand
refers specifically to tricks done with quick hand movements, not large stage props
文法句型
do + magic
perform + magic
learn + magic + trick
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SUPERNATURAL POWER): this sense refers to entertainment tricks only, not real supernatural belief. The phrase 'a magic trick' is countable even though 'magic' itself is uncountable.
常見錯誤
3. A special, attractive quality that makes a person, place, moment, or experience
魅力；魔力
使人或事物感覺特別美好的特質
A special, attractive quality that makes a person, place, moment, or experience feel wonderful and different from ordinary life.
There is a certain magic about the old town when street lamps glow at dusk.
當街燈在黃昏中初次亮起時，這座老城有一種特別的魅力。
there is a certain magic about — fixed expression
Amira felt the concert's magic as the crowd sang along under the stars.
Amira 感受到那場音樂會的魔力——全場觀眾在星空下一同合唱。
The garden lost its magic when the builders knocked down the old wall and oak tree.
工人們拆掉石牆和那棵老橡樹之後，花園就失去了它的魅力。
For Hao, the city's magic was its night markets with food stalls and bright signs.
對 Hao 來說，這座城市的魅力在於它熱鬧的夜市——滿是美食攤位和明亮的燈籠。
- charm
a pleasant, attractive quality that draws people in; slightly less strong than 'magic'
- enchantment
a feeling of being completely delighted and captivated, like under a spell
- allure
a mysterious and exciting attraction, often with a hint of danger or the unknown
- ordinariness
the state of being completely normal and unremarkable
- dullness
lack of interest or excitement
文法句型
there is + a certain + magic + about
the magic of + noun
lose + possessive + magic
用法筆記
Often used with possessive adjectives ('its magic', 'their magic') or in the phrase 'the magic of + noun'. Not used to describe physical objects themselves — it describes the feeling or atmosphere they create.
常見錯誤
magic — 形容詞
1. Relating to or possessing supernatural forces; able to cause impossible events t
魔法的
具有超自然力量的
Relating to or possessing supernatural forces; able to cause impossible events through secret spells or mysterious powers.
The princess touched the magic mirror and saw a room filled with gold and jewels.
公主觸碰了那面魔法鏡子，看到一個裝滿黃金和珠寶的房間。
magic mirror — typical attributive use in fantasy contexts
In the story, a magic carpet carries a boy across the desert to a city.
故事裡，一張魔毯載著小男孩飛越沙漠，前往一座遙遠的城市。
The wizard waved his magic wand and the stone frogs turned back into real princes.
巫師揮動他的魔杖，那些石頭青蛙變回了真正的王子。
Felipe searched for a magic key that could unlock any door in the enchanted castle.
Felipe 尋找一把能打開魔法城堡中任何一扇門的魔法鑰匙。
- ordinary
completely normal, without any special powers
文法句型
magic + noun
the + noun + is magic
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive) in this sense. When used after a linking verb ('The sword is magic'), the meaning shifts to 'it has magical power', which is less common in modern English — 'magical' is preferred for predicative use.
常見錯誤
2. Producing a very good result in a way that seems almost impossibly fast, simple,
神奇的
出乎意料快速簡單有效的
Producing a very good result in a way that seems almost impossibly fast, simple, or effortless.
There is no magic cure for a broken heart — healing just takes time.
心碎沒有神奇的藥方——療傷需要時間。
no magic + noun — negated form emphasising lack of easy fix
Allison said the new photo software was a magic tool for removing red-eye in seconds.
Allison 說那套新的照片軟體是消除紅眼的魔法工具，幾秒鐘就能搞定。
Lakan knew there was no magic method for learning a language — practice takes time.
Lakan 知道學語言沒有神奇的方法——定期練習才是唯一的途徑。
Parents sometimes hope for a magic formula that will make their children behave perfectly.
父母有時希望有一種神奇的公式，能讓孩子表現得十全十美。
- miraculous
stronger — suggests a result so surprising it seems like a miracle; often used in religious or medical contexts
- effortless
focuses on the ease of the process rather than the impressiveness of the result
- laborious
requiring a lot of time and hard work, the opposite of an easy fix
文法句型
magic + noun (solution, answer, formula, method)
用法筆記
Nearly always used attributively before nouns like 'solution', 'cure', 'formula', 'answer', 'method'. Very commonly appears in negative constructions ('no magic solution', 'no magic cure') to warn against wishful thinking. Do not use predictively ('The cure is magic').
常見錯誤
magic — 感嘆詞
1. An informal exclamation showing that you find something excellent, delightful, o
太棒了
表達非常喜愛或讚賞的感嘆詞
An informal exclamation showing that you find something excellent, delightful, or highly enjoyable — like a wonderful surprise or a great experience.
"You got us tickets to the final? Magic!" Daniel said with a huge grin.
「你弄到決賽的門票了？太棒了！」Daniel 咧嘴大笑地說。
standalone exclamation showing delight
"The band's last song was absolutely magic!" Amira shouted over the cheering crowd.
「那樂團的最後一首歌超讚的！」Amira 在歡呼的人群中大聲喊道。
used predictively with 'was' + 'absolutely' for emphasis
After tasting the handmade chocolate cake, Allison whispered, "Magic."
Allison 嚐了一口手工巧克力蛋糕後，輕聲說道：「太棒了。」
"We finished the whole project early. Magic!" Asher said, leaning back in his chair.
「我們提前一天完成了整個專案。太棒了！」Asher 靠在椅背上說。
- terrible
the opposite emotional reaction — strong disapproval
用法筆記
Chiefly British informal use. More common among younger speakers. Can stand alone as a one-word exclamation or be used after 'is/was' + 'absolutely'. Avoid in formal writing. In American English, 'Awesome!' or 'Amazing!' are more common equivalents.