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单词 witching hour
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Definition of witching hour in English:

witching hour

noun ˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˌaʊə
  • 1Usually with the. Midnight, with reference to the belief that witches are active and magic takes place at that time. More generally: the time, especially the dead of night, when bad or sinister things are believed to be most likely to happen.

  • 2Originally and chiefly US. The last hour of trading each month when exchange-traded stock options expire, causing increased trading activity and volatility in the market.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From witching + hour.

Definition of witching hour in US English:

witching hour

nounˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˌaʊə
  • 1Usually with the. Midnight, with reference to the belief that witches are active and magic takes place at that time. More generally: the time, especially the dead of night, when bad or sinister things are believed to be most likely to happen.

  • 2Originally and chiefly US. The last hour of trading each month when exchange-traded stock options expire, causing increased trading activity and volatility in the market.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From witching + hour.

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