"juju" in Chinese (Simplified)
巫术护身符
Definition
“juju”指的是一种魔法力量或护身符,通常与西非传统有关。它可以指被认为有魔力的物品,也可以指这种魔法本身。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“juju”是不正式用词,常在谈论迷信、运气或西非文化时使用。常见短语“bad juju”表示厄运或不祥之感。与“voodoo”不同,后者是一种具体的宗教。
Examples
He believes that wearing this juju protects him from harm.
他相信佩戴这个**护身符**可以保护自己不受伤害。
Some people think juju has real magic powers.
有些人认为**巫术**真的有魔力。
The villagers warned us not to touch the juju in the forest.
村民警告我们不要碰森林里的**护身符**。
I don't want any bad juju before my big exam tomorrow.
我明天有大考,不想有任何**坏运气**。
Do you really think that old doll has juju?
你真的觉得那只老娃娃有**巫术**吗?
She says her lucky coin is her personal juju.
她说她的幸运硬币是她自己的**护身符**。