hanky-panky
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT If you describe behaviour as hanky-panky, you disapprove of it because it is dishonest or breaks rules. 花招; 诡计; 欺诈[表不满]
The government has been offering tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and other economic hanky-panky. 政府一直在搞税款抵免,快速折旧及其它经济花招。
2. N-UNCOUNT Hanky-panky is used to refer to sexual activity between two people, especially when this is regarded as improper or not serious. (尤指不得体或不认真的)性行为; 调情[幽默,非正式]
Does this mean no hanky-panky after lights out?
这意思是说熄灯之后不许有性行为吗?
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hanky-panky /ˈhæŋkɪˈpæŋkɪ/
剑桥词典
- unacceptable or dishonest behaviour , especially involving sexual activity or money
(尤指涉及性或金钱时的)不诚实的行为,花招
There was a bit of hanky-panky going on at the Christmas party . 圣诞晚会上发生了一些不太光彩的事。 返回 hanky-panky