voodoo
n. (尤指西印度群岛等地的)伏都教,巫术
Voodoo is a form of religion involving magic which is practised by some people in the West Indies, especially Haiti.
1. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
2. a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
1. bewitch by or as if by a voodoo
I looked to the ground instantly, and I saw my voodoo doll.
我马上向地上看去, 看到了我的伏都人偶.
Voodoo ceremony in general, including acts of witchcraft and sorcery set of related concepts.
巫术仪式一般包括巫术行为和与此相关的一整套巫术观念.
Now I have to start my voodoo ritual all over again!
你干什么,我现在不得不把巫毒仪式从头再来一边!
Academics on each side are lambasting the opposing arguments as voodoo economics.
两派的学者们都痛斥对方的主张为“巫术经济学”.
The hunter bought a lucky voodoo charm.
猎人买了个伏都护身符.