hoodoo
n (pl ~s) (esp US) ~ (on sb/sth) person or thing that brings or causes bad luck; jinx 带来厄运的人或物; 不祥的人或物
My car seems to have a hoodoo on it it keeps breaking down. 我的汽车好像中了邪了--老是出故障. hoodoo, v [Tn]
(esp US infml 口) make (sb) unlucky 使(某人)倒霉.
🗣️ 情景例句
Of course.
当然。
Do you work near the airport?
你在机场附近工作吗?
'Well, in that case, I prefer to stay on the bus,' I answered.