mischief-making

英 [ˈmɪstʃɪf meɪkɪŋ]

美 [ˈmɪstʃɪf meɪkɪŋ]

n.  挑拨离间; 搬弄是非

牛津词典

noun

• 挑拨离间；搬弄是非
  the act of deliberately causing trouble for people, such as harming their reputation

英英释义

noun

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  Synonym:mischiefmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascalityrogueryroguishnessshenanigan

双语例句

• In his opinion, it canceled out the turbulence caused by mischief-making spirits.
  在他看来，击钟引起的空气流动压住了捣乱的鬼魂造成的骚乱。
• Market speculation about a Greek exit may be denounced as mischief-making.
  市场有关希腊退出欧元区的猜测，或许会被当做恶作剧而遭到谴责。