由 spank » 2014-03-05 05:26
至於amulet的synonym, talisman,則可以用發音直接記憶。
talisman:鐵力士們護身符(多念幾遍就記起來了)
說明:很多人戴過臺北行天宮關聖帝君的護身符,關聖帝君就是一位鐵力士
The word talisman has been around in English since the 1630s and it has roots in both Arabic and Greek words. A talisman is usually worn around the neck but could exist in other forms, like a ring or inscribed stone. You can think of a talisman as a good luck charm, but people tend to take talismans more seriously — as if they are empowered with magic to ward off evil spirits.
例句:
Talisman has been slimming its operations and cutting debt in an effort to boost its share price to satisfy disgruntled and activist investors. Reuters Feb 12, 2014
Talisman公司(作遊戲的?)已對其業務瘦身並削減債務,以便提高其股價,滿足不悅的激進投資者。
Covered in amulets and talismans, which they believe will make them invincible, they all want to have a go at him. BBC Jan 17, 2014
在辟邪物和吉祥物二種護身符的保護下,他們相信能夠所向披靡,(所以)各各都想對他試試身手。
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補充說明:
have a go (at):嚐試=have a trial, 試試看, 特別是在別人試過之後
He had several goes at the high jump before he succeeded in clearing it . 他是跳了好幾次才成功地越過橫杆。
I ' ll have a go at mending your bike today . 我今天修修你的自行車。
由上面的例句可看出,amulet/talisman是有區別的:請見下文。出自http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amulet
An amulet (Latin amuletum) can be any object but its most important characteristic is its alleged power to protect its owner from danger or harm.[1] Amulets are different from talismans as a talisman is believed to bring luck or some other benefit, though it can offer protection as well.[2] Amulets are often confused with pendants—charms that hang from necklaces—any given pendant may indeed be an amulet, but so may any other charm which purports to protect its owner from danger.
Potential amulets include gems, especially engraved gems, statues, coins, drawings, pendants, rings, plants and animals; even words in the form of a magical spell or incantation to repel evil or bad luck.