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naughty

UK //ˈnɔːti//US //ˈnɑːti//

词源

源自中古英语 naught(无价值的),最初指道德败坏,17世纪后语气逐渐弱化,现代多指无害的顽皮行为。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为顽皮、淘气,通常指儿童不听话或做出轻微恶作剧的行为,但并非严重错误。

“The little boy was being naughty and hid his sister's shoes.”

(小男孩很淘气,把姐姐的鞋子藏了起来。)

“She gave her naughty puppy a gentle scolding.”

(她轻轻责备了她那只顽皮的小狗。)

❶ 在成人语境中,可指带有挑逗性或轻微不雅的言行,常用于幽默或亲密场合。

“She gave him a naughty wink across the room.”

(她在房间那头对他调皮地眨了眨眼。)

“The comedian told a few naughty jokes at the party.”

(喜剧演员在派对上讲了几个带点颜色的笑话。)

同义词:mischievous, playful, bad, wicked, impish

常见短语

naughty corner — 指让淘气孩子暂时独处以示惩罚的角落,常见于育儿场景。

“If you keep throwing toys, you'll have to sit in the naughty corner.”

(如果你继续扔玩具,就得去罚坐淘气角。)

naughty but nice — 形容某事物(尤指食物)虽然不太健康或不该多吃,但非常诱人美味。

“This chocolate cake is naughty but nice!”

(这块巧克力蛋糕罪恶但美味!)