devil

• 指超自然存在，常与邪恶、诱惑或敌对力量相关，在多种宗教和神话传统中作为魔鬼、恶魔或撒旦的称呼。

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.

   魔鬼

   • 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.

   同义词beelzebubluciferprince of darknesssatan

   反义词angelsaint

2. Mischievous personB1informal

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

   淘气鬼

   • 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.

   同义词impmonkeypranksterrascalroguescallywagscamptroublemaker

   反义词angel

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   Used in expressions to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

   困境

   • 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.

   同义词binddilemmafixjammesspickleplightpredicamentquandaryscrape

• 指戏弄、骚扰或折磨某人，也指用辛辣调料烹调食物。

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.

   用辛辣调料烹制

   • 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.

   同义词pepperseasonspice

2. Annoy or harassB2informal

   To tease, annoy, or harass someone persistently.

   纠缠或骚扰

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

   同义词annoybadgerbedevilbotherfretharasshasslenagpesterplaguerileteasetormentvex

   反义词comfortconsoleplacatesoothe