devilish

[US]/'dev(ə)lɪʃ/
[UK]/'dɛvəlɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 如恶魔般的,精力旺盛的

Example Sentences

devilish sense of humor

恶作剧般的幽默感

Real-world Examples

“Devilish tricky little blighters they can be! ”

“它们也可能是像魔鬼一样狡猾的小破坏者!”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Selected Edition

There was a fierce and devilish look about them.

巨人目露凶光。

Source: Dream Blower Giant

The devilish intricacies of economics Mr Godley seemed to overwhelm just as effortlessly.

戈德利先生对于如魔幻般错综复杂的经济学,应对起来似乎毫不费力。

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

The border mechanism is devilish to design and will be challenged at the World Trade Organisation.

边境机制的设计非常棘手,且将受到世界贸易组织的挑战。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I say it only shows his foolish, impious pride, and abominable, devilish rebellion against the reverend clergy.

我认为这仅仅显示出他的愚蠢不敬的骄傲,以及他对可敬神父们的那种极度可恶的反抗。

Source: Moby-Dick

He thought it a devilish comfortable house.

他认为这是一个非常舒适的房子。

Source: Washington Square

Devilish high society, ' he said, warming his legs.

恶魔般的上流社会, ” 他边说边暖着腿。

Source: Difficult Times (Part 1)

It sounds easy, but it's devilish hard.

这听起来很容易, 但它非常难。

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

" A man of devilish cunning, my Lord, " Hawat said.

“一个非常狡猾的人,大人,”哈瓦特说。

Source: "Dune" audiobook

" You certainly are devilish inconsistent" ! he broke out at last.

“你肯定是恶魔般的前后矛盾” ! 他终于爆发了。

Source: Washington Square

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