poltergeist

英 [ˈpəʊltəɡaɪst] 美 [ˈpoʊltərɡaɪst]

n.  促狭鬼(有时发怪声、乱扔东西)

复数:poltergeists

BNC.29138 / COCA.34646



牛津词典

noun

  1. 促狭鬼(有时发怪声、乱扔东西)
    a ghost that makes loud noises and throws objects

    柯林斯词典

    1. (据信会搬动家具、乱扔东西等的)促狭鬼
      A poltergeist is a ghost or supernatural force which is believed to move furniture or throw objects around.

      双语例句

      1. Of what was initially thought to be poltergeist activity.
        开始时被认为是恶作剧的鬼的行为。
      2. Other stories spoke of poltergeist effects such as objects being thrown around the house and objects of the dead person mysteriously moving.
        其他的故事还讲述了鬼怪的恶作剧,如房子里的东西被扔来扔去,及已故的人的东西神秘地移动。

      英英释义

      noun

      1. a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder