| 单词 | devil |
| 释义 | devil —devil /ˈdev.əl/ noun (EVIL BEING) B2 [C] an evil being, often represented in human form but with a tail and horns Thesaurus+: ↑Devilsthe devil [S] (OFTEN the Devil)F0 a powerful evil force and the enemy of God in Christianity and Judaism Thesaurus+: ↑Devils• • • Extra Examples:» He's a sly old devil - I wouldn't trust him with my money.» André's got a new job, the lucky devil.» Gothic churches are full of devils and grotesque figures.» One survivor described his torturers as devils incarnate.» The devil was painted with horns and cloven hoofs.noun (PERSON) C2 [C] INFORMAL someone, especially a child, who behaves badly: » Those little/young devils broke my window.Thesaurus+: ↑Children and babiesF0 [C] INFORMAL HUMOROUS a person who enjoys doing things people might disapprove of: » "I'm going to wear a short black skirt and thigh-length boots." "Ooh, you devil!"» Have another slice of cake - go on, be a devil!Thesaurus+: ↑Unpleasant people in general , ↑Unpleasant menF0 [C] INFORMAL used with an adjective to describe someone and express your opinion about something that has happened to them: » I hear you've got a new car, you lucky devil!» He's been ill for weeks, poor devil.Thesaurus+: ↑People in general |
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