talisman

/ˈtælɪzmən/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈælɪsmən] /ˈtælɪzmən/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈælɪsmən] /ˈta-ləs-mən How to pronounce talisman (audio) -ləz-/ (ame, mw)

talisman — noun

  • talismansingular
  • talismansplural

1. An object that people carry or wear because they believe it will bring them good

1.名詞B2
釋義

An object that people carry or wear because they believe it will bring them good fortune or protect them from danger.

例句

Anna wore a small jade talisman around her neck during her job interview.

wear + talisman around neck for good luck

Cyrus kept his grandmother's talisman in his backpack while travelling through Southeast Asia.

keep + possessive + talisman in [place] for protection

同義詞
  • amulet

    worn on the body, focuses more on protection against harm than on bringing luck

  • charm

    usually smaller and worn on a bracelet or necklace; more decorative and less formal

  • mascot

    a person, animal, or object that a group treats as a symbol of good luck, not usually worn

文法句型

talisman + against + [harm/danger]

talisman + for + [good outcome]

用法筆記

Often used with 'against' to describe what the talisman is believed to ward off (e.g., a talisman against evil spirits), or with 'for' to describe the kind of benefit it brings (e.g., a talisman for success).

常見錯誤

❌She bought a talisman to cure her illness.
✅She bought a talisman to bring her luck during her treatment.
💡Talismans are believed to bring fortune or protection, not to heal illnesses directly.