| 单词 | caper |
| 释义 | caper (keɪpəʳ ) Word forms: capers , capering , capered 1. countable noun [usually plural] Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar. 2. verb If you caper about, you run and jump around because you are happy or excited. They were capering about, shouting and laughing. [VERB adverb/preposition] Painted musicians capered behind gorgeous banners. [VERB adverb/preposition] Synonyms: dance, trip, spring, jump 3. countable noun [usually supplement NOUN] A dishonest or illegal activity can be referred to as a caper. [informal] She served six months in prison for the helicopter caper. 4. countable noun [usually supplement NOUN] Activities or behaviour that are not at all serious can be referred to as capers. [informal] Jack would have nothing to do with such capers. What a mess we were in at the end of this caper–hair, eyes, cheeks and neck covered in treacle. Synonyms: escapade, sport, stunt, mischief Collocations: caper movie One said it was an action movie with very little action and a caper movie with precious little capering. The Sun The heist itself lacks the giddy ingenuity that a great caper movie requires. Times, Sunday Times Caper movies are a pretty well-trodden genre. Times, Sunday Times Versions with dominant or prominent comic elements are often called caper movies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But from this crime caper springs an inquiry about what modern art means to those who love it and to those who do not. Times, Sunday Times It relates the story of the greatest crime caper of the 18th century — and perhaps any other century. Times, Sunday Times Now she must dispose of the body as the glam crime caper returns. The Sun I predict a split decision from critics on this crime caper. The Sun A witty, family-friendly spin on a crime caper. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 续随子 Japanese: ケイパー |
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