caper

• 多义词，可指欢快的跳跃或蹦跳，也可指嬉闹的恶作剧或玩笑，为取乐而做的荒唐举动，或指犯罪（尤指抢劫）；还指刺山柑属植物或其腌制花蕾，用作烹饪中的辛辣调味品。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a playful leap or hop, a light-hearted or amusing activity, a ludicrous act done for fun, a crime (especially a robbery), a plant of the genus Capparis, or the pickled flower buds of that plant used as a pungent relish in cooking.

1. B2formalscientific

   Any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Capparis, often found in Mediterranean regions.

   刺山柑

   • The caper plant thrives in rocky, dry soil.
   • Caper bushes are common in southern Europe.
   • He studied the botanical characteristics of the caper.

2. B1formalculinary

   The pickled flower buds of the caper plant, used as a pungent and tangy condiment in various dishes and sauces.

   腌刺山柑花蕾

   • She added capers to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
   • Capers are a key ingredient in chicken piccata.
   • The salad was garnished with capers and olives.

3. Crime or robberyB2informal

   A criminal act, especially a robbery or heist.

   抢劫

   • The gang planned a daring caper at the bank.
   • The movie is about a jewel thief's last caper.
   • They got caught after their caper went wrong.

   同义词burglarycrimejobrobberytheft

4. Playful leap or hopB1informal

   A light, playful jump or skip, often done in excitement or joy.

   蹦跳

   • The children performed a caper across the lawn.
   • He gave a little caper of delight when he heard the news.
   • The puppy's caper made everyone laugh.

   同义词boundcavortfrolicgambolhopleappranceskip

5. Recreational activityB2informal

   A light-hearted or amusing diversion or activity for entertainment.

   嬉闹

   • Their weekend caper involved a trip to the amusement park.
   • The friends enjoyed a silly caper at the beach.
   • It was just a harmless caper to pass the time.

   同义词escapadefrolicgamelarkprankspreestunt

6. Ludicrous actB2informal

   A ridiculous or absurd act done for fun and amusement.

   荒唐行为

   • The comedian's caper had the audience in stitches.
   • Their caper of dressing up as aliens was hilarious.
   • It was a ludicrous caper that no one took seriously.

   同义词anticescapadefrolicgamboljestlarkprankstunttrick

• 动词，指轻快地跳跃或欢快地舞蹈，常带有顽皮、嬉戏或轻浮的意味。

A verb meaning to skip or dance about in a lively or playful way, often used in a lighthearted or whimsical context.

1. Jump or skip playfullyB2informal

   To leap or skip about in a lively, playful, or joyful manner.

   欢蹦乱跳

   • The children capered around the garden, laughing.
   • Lambs capered in the spring meadow.
   • He capered across the stage with pure delight.

   同义词boundcavortdancefrolicgambolleapprancerollickrompskip