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词汇 cantrip
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Definition of cantrip in English:

cantrip

noun ˈkantrɪpˈkæntrɪp
Scottish archaic
  • A mischievous or playful act; a trick.

    〈苏格兰,古〉玩笑;恶作剧

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As the cantrip for detecting magical aura levels finished, the usual tingling feeling came into his body, and instantly escalated.
    • My training isn't finished and most of my spells are weak cantrips.
    • No longer did he smile and laugh as she performed cantrips and illusions, now he frowned, despising all magic, therefore despising her, she being a student of the magic arts.
    • Jinx liked that, because there was something reassuring in the countless little cantrips and tricks, so unlike anything he had known.
    • Small, everyday cantrips, often considered party tricks by the more learned members of their race, are taught to whelplings, things like lighting a small fire, conjuring a cooling breeze, and the such.
    Synonyms
    practical joke, joke, prank, jape, stunt, antic, caper

Origin

Late 16th century (also in the sense 'witch's trick'): of unknown origin.

Definition of cantrip in US English:

cantrip

nounˈkantripˈkæntrɪp
Scottish archaic
  • A mischievous or playful act; a trick.

    〈苏格兰,古〉玩笑;恶作剧

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Small, everyday cantrips, often considered party tricks by the more learned members of their race, are taught to whelplings, things like lighting a small fire, conjuring a cooling breeze, and the such.
    • Jinx liked that, because there was something reassuring in the countless little cantrips and tricks, so unlike anything he had known.
    • My training isn't finished and most of my spells are weak cantrips.
    • No longer did he smile and laugh as she performed cantrips and illusions, now he frowned, despising all magic, therefore despising her, she being a student of the magic arts.
    • As the cantrip for detecting magical aura levels finished, the usual tingling feeling came into his body, and instantly escalated.
    Synonyms
    practical joke, joke, prank, jape, stunt, antic, caper

Origin

Late 16th century (also in the sense ‘witch's trick’): of unknown origin.

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