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cantrip

/kahn-trip/US // ˈkɑn trɪp //UK // (ˈkæntrɪp) Scot //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
    • : Chiefly British. artful shamming meant to deceive.

Examples

  • Gresham and Cantrip with their own friends can hardly make a Ministry as things are now unless Mr. Monk will join them.

  • That exceedingly intelligent young nobleman Lord Cantrip was in earnest.

  • "We shall weep over him, as over a fallen angel, if he leaves us," said Lady Cantrip.

  • "We have been so happy to have you among us," said Lady Cantrip, looking at him with beseeching, almost loving eyes.

  • When they had got thus far Lord Cantrip was standing close to the window of the room at Mr. Gresham's elbow.