mischievous

• 形容人，尤其是小孩，喜欢搞小恶作剧、调皮捣蛋或捉弄别人，但通常不带恶意。也可指顽皮、淘气或带点狡黠。

Describes someone, especially a child, who enjoys causing minor trouble or playing tricks in a playful way.

1. Playfully naughtyB1informal

   Behaving in a way that is slightly naughty but not harmful, often in a fun or teasing manner.

   淘气的

   • The mischievous child hid his sister's toys.
   • She gave him a mischievous grin before telling the joke.
   • The puppy had a mischievous look as it chewed the shoe.

   同义词archfrolicsomeimpishnaughtyplayfulpuckishroguishsaucyteasingwicked

   反义词obedientserioussolemnwell behaved

2. Causing harm or troubleB2formal

   Intended to cause harm, damage, or trouble deliberately.

   恶意的

   • The article contained mischievous rumors about the politician.
   • His mischievous actions led to a serious accident.
   • Spreading such lies is a mischievous act that hurts many people.

   同义词evilharmfulhurtfulmaleficentmalevolentmaliciousmalignantspitefulvindictivewicked

   反义词beneficialharmlessinnocent