devil

• Существительное, обозначающее сверхъестественное существо, часто ассоциирующееся со злом, искушением или противником в различных религиозных и мифологических традициях.

A noun referring to a supernatural being, often associated with evil, temptation, or the adversary in various religious and mythological traditions.

1. Evil spiritB1formal

   In various religions, the supreme spirit of evil; Satan.

   Дьявол

   • The devil is often depicted with horns and a tail.
   • Many cultures have stories about the devil tempting humans.
   • He believes the devil is responsible for all evil in the world.

   Synonymsbeelzebubluciferprince of darknesssatan

   Antonymsangelsaint

2. Mischievous personB1informal

   A person who is playful, naughty, or causes trouble in a fun way.

   Озорник

   • That little devil hid my keys as a joke.
   • She's a cheeky devil who always makes everyone laugh.
   • He's a devil when it comes to pranks.

   Synonymsimpmonkeypranksterrascalroguescallywagscamptroublemaker

   Antonymsangel

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   Used in expressions to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

   Трудная ситуация

   • We're in a devil of a mess with this project.
   • The devil of it is that we have no time left.
   • Between the devil and the deep blue sea, he had to choose.

   Synonymsbinddilemmafixjammesspickleplightpredicamentquandaryscrape

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по дразнению, притеснению или раздражению кого-либо, или для приготовления чего-либо с острыми приправами.

A verb used to indicate the act of teasing, harassing, or annoying someone, or to cook something with spicy seasoning.

1. Cook with spicy seasoningB2formalculinary

   To prepare food, especially meat or eggs, with a spicy or piquant seasoning.

   Приготовить с острыми приправами

   • She deviled the eggs with paprika and mustard.
   • The chef deviled the chicken with a hot pepper sauce.
   • They deviled the ham for the party appetizers.

   Synonymspepperseasonspice

2. Annoy or harassB2informal

   To tease, annoy, or harass someone persistently.

   Дразнить или донимать

   • The children deviled their babysitter all evening.
   • He kept deviling his brother about the broken vase.
   • Stop deviling me with those questions!

   Synonymsannoybadgerbedevilbotherfretharasshasslenagpesterplaguerileteasetormentvex

   Antonymscomfortconsoleplacatesoothe