gic /maedsik/ In U] a secret power to make things happen or to do things that are normally impossible, by saying special words or doing special actions: In some villages, there were 'rainmakers', who used magic to bring rain. I people who believe in magic.
black magic (=using evil power) Several recent murders have been linked to a group practising black magic, magic I°dj only before noun] magic powers I The magic potion ил'/i make him fall in love with you.
witchcraft /'witjkra:ft||-kraeft [n U] the
use of magic to harm people and make bad things happen: At that time, hundreds of women were burned at the stake for witchcraft.
Spell /spel/ |n C] special words, actions, plants, etc that are used in order to make something magic happen-, a book of spells
put/cast a spell on sb (=make a spell that
makes bad things happen to someone) The old man threatened to put a spell on the village and make the crops fail.
D magic
maaic
the occult 'оклКЦ-э'клк/ the study of spirits and magic, especially when this involves communicating with evil spirits: The major churches have always warned people against getting involved in the occult.
power; in stories, magicians and wizards are usually shown as having a long beard and a pointed hat with stars and moons on it: The toizard's ring had the power to make him invisible. I an old legend about King Arthur and Merlin the magi
cian
magic done as entertainment
magic /'msedzik/ [n U] the skill of doing tricks that seem like magic, as a way of entertaining people: an evening of magic and comedy
trick trfk [n С] a skilful action that makes something happen which seems impossible, performed as entertainment magic trick/conjuring trick She did a
clever magic trick with a coin and a handkerchief.
card trick (=a trick done with playing cards)
magician/conjuror madjipn, клп 4зэгэг||,ка:п-,,клп-/ [гг С) someone who does magic tricks in order to entertain people: The children watched in amazement as the conjurer made the rings all disappear.
MAIL, PHONE AND FAX
people with magic power
witch /'witJV [n C] a woman who is believed to have magic power, which she uses especially to harm people or make bad things happen; in stories, witches are usually shown dressed in black with a tall,
if you want to know what to say
on the phone, go to m talking on the phone
see pages 470-473
MAKE
to produce something that was not there before
^ see also do, invent, design
if you mean 'make someone do something', go to force sb to do sth
^ if you mean 'make a meal', go to
cook
if you mean 'build a building', go
tO build
II to make something
make /'meik/ (u T| to produce something which did not exist before: Diane makes all her own clothes. I The furniture was made by a Swedish firm. I They've just finished making a movie about life during the Civil War. I My camera u>as made in Japan.
made of (=made using a particular substance or material) a bag made of leather made /rom (=made by putting together different materials, substances, and parts) People were living in huts made from mud, stones, and straw. make sth/rom/out of sth (=use one thing to make something different) a children's swing made out of an old tyre
making - made - have made
produce /pr3'dju!s||-'du:s; [и T] to make large quantities of food, equipment, or other goods by means of industrial processes, in order to sell them: The dairy produces over 1500 tonnes of butter every year. I Japan produces and exports electronic goods all over the world. I a factory that produces high- quality steel production /ргэ'ёлкрп [n U] when food, equipment, or other goods are made in large quantities, in order to be sold: Crude oil is used in the production of plastics. I a big increase in grain production
manufacture /,таеп^Таек1/эг/ |l> TJ to
make machines, equipment, cars etc in factories: The engines are manufactured in Portugal. I IBM manufactures and sells a wide range of computers.
develop /di'velap/ [и T] to inven. a new product, and gradually improve it so that it is ready to be produced and sold:
Scientists are developing new drugs to treat AIDS. I He helped to develop a well-known word-processing program.
create kri'eit \v T1 to invent something
new and original in art, music, fashion etc: Picasso created a completely new style of painting. I This dish was created by master chef Marco Pierre White.
generate / d^ensreit/ [v TJ to produce a lot of electricity, for example by burning gas. coal, oil etc in a special large building: France generates a large part of its electricity from nuclear power.
publish 'рлЫ!J/ \v T] to print a book, newspaper, or magazine and arrange for it to be sold: The magazine is published four times a year. I He couldn't persuade anyone to publish his stories. I
Darwin's famous book was first published in 1859.
EJ a company or country that makes something
producer pr9dju:s3f|l-du:-; In CI a company or country that grows food or produces goods to be sold otl/co/fee/wine etc producer Saudi Arabia is one of the world's biggest oil producers.
+ of She works for Toshiba, a leading producer of notebook computers.
manufacturer /,mam#faektj>3r/ [n CI a
company that makes machines, equipment, cars etc in a factory: Before you use the washing machine, read the manufacturer's instructions, car I aircraft! shoe etc manu/acturer a major weapons manufacturer + of Scantronic is a leading manufacturer of burglar alarms.