/ˈɑː.kʌlt/
神秘学；The occult is the knowledge and study of supernatural or magical forces.
sometimes used as an adjective:
…organisations which campaign against paganism and occult practice.
发起反对异教和神秘习俗运动的组织
the occult [sing.] everything connected with occult practices, etc. 神秘的事物；玄机
He’s interested in witchcraft and the occult.
他对巫术魔法情有独钟。