“施行巫术”常见的英文表达是 “practice witchcraft” 或 “perform witchcraft”。
practice witchcraft:强调持续或习惯性地从事巫术活动。例如:In some remote areas, people still believe in and practice witchcraft.(在一些偏远地区,人们仍然相信并施行巫术。)
perform witchcraft:更侧重于描述实施巫术这一具体行为。例如:The accused was said to have performed witchcraft to harm others.(据说被告施行巫术来伤害他人。 )