| 释义 |
prank
I. \ˈpraŋk, -ai-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English pranken
obsolete : to make pleats in : fold
II. intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. dialect chiefly England : prance
2. obsolete : to play tricks maliciously or in the performance of magic
3. : to play pranks : cut up : frolic
III. noun
(-s)
: trick:
a. obsolete : a malicious or harmful act
b. archaic : a spell or act of magic or conjuring : a bit of sleight of hand
c. : a gay or sportive action : a ludicrous or mildly mischievous actfrolic, caper, practical joke
< sent the child's painting to the academy as a prank >
IV. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably from Dutch pronken to strut, show off, get dressed up, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle Low German prunken to strut, show off, Middle High German gebrunkel glitter of metal
transitive verb
1. : to adorn in a gay or showy manner : dress or equip ostentatiously
< pranked herself out in her best >
2. : adorn, deck, spangle
< flowers pranking the meadow >
— often used with with
< a book pranked with pretty fancies >
intransitive verb
: to make ostentatious show |