| 释义 |
sven·ga·li
\sfenˈgälē, sve-, -ˈgal-, -li\ noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Svengali, maleficent hypnotist in the novel Trilby (1894) by George du Maurier died 1896 British artist and novelist
: one who attempts usually with evil intentions to persuade or force another to do his bidding |