| 释义 |
shazam, int. Children's slang.|ʃəˈzæm|
[Invented word: see quots. 1940 and 1976.]
A ‘magic’ word used like ‘abracadabra’ or ‘presto’ to introduce an extraordinary deed or story.
1940Whiz Comics No. 2 5 ‘Speak my name!’ ‘Shazam!’..As Billy speaks the magic word he becomes Captain Marvel. 1964Playboy May 63 Shazam! 1976in M. Horn World Encycl. Comics 157/1 Captain Marvel was really a homeless orphan named Billy Batson who was taken to see the old wizard Shazam. When Billy spoke his name, he was magically transformed... The lure of simply yelling ‘Shazam’—which stood for Solomon's wisdom, Hercules' strength, Atlas' stamina, Zeus' power, Achilles' courage, and Mercury's speed. 1978Amer. Poetry Rev. July/Aug. 44/4 Incantatory rituals are often marked by the repetition of magic formulas. Abbra Cadabra. Enny Meeny Minny Mo. Shazam. A Tisket a Tasket or Hi do Hi do hi de ho. |
