Word
sorcerous
/ˈsɔːsərəs/
adjective
巫术的；妖术的
of or pertaining to sorcery
- 1.
Similar to, or involving, sorcery.
类似于或涉及巫术的。
类似于或涉及巫术的。；巫术的；妖术的; 施用巫术(或妖术)的
In use
The old woman was known for her sorcerous powers.
He studied ancient sorcerous rituals in secret.
The forest had a sorcerous atmosphere at night.
a sorcerous + noun
用作定语，修饰与巫术相关的名词。
The sorcerous ritual required a blood sacrifice.
这个巫术仪式需要血祭。
be + sorcerous
用作表语，描述主语具有巫术性质。
The incantation was deeply sorcerous.
这段咒语充满了巫术色彩。
Common mistakes
He is a sorcerous.He is a sorcerer.
sorcerous是形容词，不能直接用作名词；表示‘巫师’应使用名词sorcerer。
He performed sorcerous.He performed sorcery.
sorcerous是形容词，不能作动词‘performed’的宾语；应用名词sorcery表示‘巫术’。
Connections
Confusing words
- sorcerer
- 巫师，术士 · sorcerous是形容词，意为“巫术的”；sorcerer是名词，指施行巫术的人，容易因拼写相似而误用。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
Usually used before a noun.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.