Prank



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 恶作剧, 玩笑
• ［英］ n. 恶作剧, 玩笑 ( a malicious, mildly mischievous, or ludicrous act)
• ［记］ 不要和plank ( 厚木板) 相混;
• ［同］ 派生词: prankster ( n. 顽皮的人, 爱开玩笑的人)
• ［例］ As a prank, Susan put sugar in the salt shaker.

Webster Collegiate

kI. noun

• Etymology: obsolete prank to play tricks
• Date: circa 1529
• trick:
  • a. obsolete a malicious act
  • b. a mildly mischievous act
  • c. a ludicrous act

II. verb

• Etymology: probably from Dutch pronken to strut; akin to Middle High German gebrunkel glitter of metal
• Date: 15th century
• intransitive verb
  • to show oneself off
• transitive verb
  • to dress or adorn gaily or showily

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