amulet

IPA/ˈæmjʊlət/
KK[ˈæmjələt]IPA/ˈæmjʊlət/

amulet — noun

  • amuletsingular
  • amuletsplural

1. A small object, often worn on a string or chain around the neck, that some peopl

1.名詞B2
釋義

A small object, often worn on a string or chain around the neck, that some people carry or wear because they believe it has the power to keep harm, illness, or bad luck away.

例句

Amina wore a small silver amulet that her grandmother gave her for protection.

wear + amulet + for protection

The old amulet had been buried in the temple ruins for over a thousand years.

同義詞
  • charm

    a small object believed to bring good luck; more decorative and less focused on protection than an amulet

  • talisman

    an object believed to have active magical powers; often inscribed with symbols or writing

  • fetish

    an object worshipped for having supernatural powers; used in anthropological contexts

文法句型

wear + amulet

carry + amulet

用法筆記

Often used with the verbs 'wear' or 'carry'. This word is common in contexts related to history, fantasy, travel, and spiritual traditions.