conjure
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈkʌn.dʒər/ us/ˈkʌn.dʒɚ/
变戏法;用魔法变出;像变魔术般变出
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic
In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a dove from his hat. 魔术师眨眼间便从他的帽子里变出了一只鸽子。
Phrasal verbs
conjure something up 想象出;联想起
to make a picture or idea appear in someone's mind
The glittering ceremony conjured up images of Russia's imperial past. 辉煌的典礼让人联想起俄罗斯帝国昔日的景象。
For some people, the word "England" may still conjure up images of pretty gardens and tea parties. “英格兰”这个词仍能使一些人联想到漂亮的花园和茶会。
变出;如变戏法一般做出(尤指食物)
to make something good, especially food, quickly and in a skilful way
How am I expected to conjure up a meal for six of his friends with almost nothing in the fridge? 冰箱里几乎什么都没有,我怎么可能给他的6个朋友变出一顿饭来?
conjure someone/something up 念咒召唤出(鬼魂等)
to ask the spirit of a dead person or an imaginary being to appear, by using special words