好词典
devils
UK //ˈdev.əlz//US //ˈdev.əlz//
词源
源自古英语 'dēofol'，借自拉丁语 'diabolus'，最终源自希腊语 'diabolos'（诽谤者）。
noun
❶ 魔鬼的复数形式，指基督教等宗教中邪恶的超自然存在，常被描绘为诱惑人类作恶的灵体。
“The villagers believed the forest was haunted by devils.”
（村民们相信森林里有魔鬼出没。）
“In the painting, devils are shown tormenting sinners.”
（画中描绘了魔鬼折磨罪人的场景。）
❶ 比喻邪恶的人或具有破坏性的事物，强调其带来的危害或困扰。
“The drug dealers were described as devils destroying the community.”
（毒贩被描述为摧毁社区的恶魔。）
“Her jealousy turned her into a devil who ruined friendships.”
（嫉妒把她变成了破坏友谊的恶魔。）
同义词:demons, fiends, evil spirits
verb
❶ （非正式）给食物加辛辣调味料，尤指用芥末或辣椒使其味道浓烈。
“She deviled the eggs with paprika and mustard.”
（她用辣椒粉和芥末给鸡蛋调味。）
“The chef devils the shrimp to give them a kick.”
（厨师给虾加辣提味。）
同义词:spice up, season
常见短语
the devil's advocate — 故意持相反意见的人，为了讨论或检验观点而提出反对论点。
“Let me play the devil's advocate and argue against this plan.”
（让我唱反调，对这个计划提出反对意见。）
between the devil and the deep blue sea — 处于两难境地，面临两个同样糟糕的选择。
“Losing his job or taking a pay cut - he was between the devil and the deep blue sea.”
（失业还是减薪——他陷入了进退两难的境地。）