mischief-making

英 [ˈmɪstʃɪf meɪkɪŋ] 美 [ˈmɪstʃɪf meɪkɪŋ]

n.  挑拨离间; 搬弄是非



牛津词典

noun

  1. 挑拨离间;搬弄是非
    the act of deliberately causing trouble for people, such as harming their reputation

    双语例句

    1. Market speculation about a Greek exit may be denounced as mischief-making.
      市场有关希腊退出欧元区的猜测,或许会被当做恶作剧而遭到谴责。
    2. In his opinion, it canceled out the turbulence caused by mischief-making spirits.
      在他看来,击钟引起的空气流动压住了捣乱的鬼魂造成的骚乱。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

        Synonym:    mischiefmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascalityrogueryroguishnessshenanigan