enchant

/ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtʃænt/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈchant en-/ (ame, mw)

enchant — verb

  • enchantpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • enchantshe / she / it
  • enchantedpast simple
  • enchanting-ing form

1. to cause someone to feel deep delight, fascination, or admiration, often because

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to cause someone to feel deep delight, fascination, or admiration, often because something is exceptionally beautiful, charming, or moving

例句

Yuki was enchanted by the delicate cherry blossoms along the Kyoto riverbank.

passive: enchanted by [natural beauty]

Diego told his sister the ballet performance had enchanted the whole audience.

同義詞
  • captivate

    similar intensity, but focuses on holding one's attention steadily rather than creating ecstatic delight

  • delight

    more general and less intense; suitable for everyday pleasures

  • entrance

    very close in meaning, suggesting a dreamlike state of wonder; slightly more literary

反義詞
  • repel

    opposite effect — to drive someone away rather than attract them

  • disappoint

    to fail to meet someone's expectations, the opposite of delighting them

文法句型

be + enchanted + by/with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly used in the passive voice (be enchanted by / with). Describes strong emotional reactions to artistic performances, natural scenery, or deeply pleasing experiences. Less intense than enrapture, more intense than please.

常見錯誤

❌We were enchanted by the pizza at that new restaurant.
✅We were delighted by the pizza at that new restaurant.
💡'enchant' is too strong for everyday pleasures; save it for extraordinary beauty or moving experiences.

2. to put a person or thing under a magical spell, using supernatural power to chan

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to put a person or thing under a magical spell, using supernatural power to change their nature or behaviour

例句

The old witch enchanted the wooden spoon so it would stir the pot by itself.

enchanted + object + purpose clause

Ingrid read about a wizard who enchanted a stone bridge to sing at dawn.

同義詞
  • bewitch

    nearly identical in meaning; often implies a more personal or harmful spell

  • hex

    usually implies a harmful or negative magical effect

  • put a spell on

    more conversational and literal; a phrasal alternative

反義詞

文法句型

enchant + noun + so that / so + clause

用法筆記

Primarily used in fantasy literature, fairy tales, and folklore. The object is often an ordinary object that gains magical properties, or a person whose behaviour is supernaturally altered. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense requires a context involving actual spells or magic — not just figurative delight.

常見錯誤

❌The comedian enchanted the crowd with his jokes.' (magical sense)
✅The comedian captivated the crowd with his jokes.
💡Unless there is actual magic in the story, use the figurative sense (sense 1) for performances.