"sorcery" in Chinese (Simplified)
巫术魔法
Definition
使用魔法，特别是利用超自然力量来影响事件或他人的行为。通常与咒语或仪式有关。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Sorcery” 多见于正式或文学语境，常用于幻想、历史等内容，常指邪恶或禁忌的魔法。日常口语更常用 “magic”。与 “witchcraft” 有区别，后者多与文化或女性传统相关。
Examples
Many people in ancient times believed in sorcery.
古代许多人相信**巫术**。
The story was about a wizard who used sorcery to change the weather.
这个故事讲的是一个巫师用**魔法**改变天气。
They were afraid of sorcery in the village.
他们在村子里害怕**巫术**。
Some say her good luck is just sorcery, but I think she works hard.
有人说她的好运只是**巫术**，但我觉得她很努力。
He was accused of practicing sorcery during the dark ages.
在中世纪，他被指控施展**魔法**。
Modern movies often show sorcery with special effects and dramatic spells.
现代电影常用特效和戏剧性的咒语表现**魔法**。