devilment
(also devilry) n
1 [U] high spirits; mischief 高昂的情绪; 恶作剧; 玩笑
She played a trick on him out of sheer devilment. 她捉弄他完全是为了寻开心.
2 [C] mischievous act 恶作剧; 开玩笑
She's up to some devilry or other. 她正要搞个恶作剧什麽的.
🗣️ 情景例句
when she was running for the school board.
在妈妈竞选联合校董会席次时。
The population of Africa is growing by leaps and bounds.
非洲的人口正在极其迅速地增长。
But that's impossible.Carol and Tom invited us to lunch.Look through the window.