어린아이의 장난이나 가벼운 비행
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking, especially in children.
예문:
"The babysitter struggled to keep the toddlers out of mischief while their parents were away."
"He has a knack for getting into mischief whenever he is left unsupervised."
사람이나 사물에 의해 발생하는 해나 손상
Harm or trouble caused by someone or something.
예문:
"The heavy rains did considerable mischief to the newly planted crops."
"Rumors can cause untold mischief in a small, tight-knit community."
남을 놀리거나 골탕 먹이려는 장난기
Playfulness that is intended to tease, mock, or create trouble.
예문:
"There was a glint of mischief in her eyes as she prepared to tell the joke."
"His smile was full of mischief, suggesting he had a surprise waiting for us."
해를 끼치거나 성가시게 구는 사람
A person, especially a child, who is responsible for harm or annoyance.
예문:
"That little mischief has hidden my car keys again."
"He was a regular mischief in school, always pulling pranks on the teachers."
의문문에서 강조를 위해 쓰이는 표현
Used for emphasis in questions to express surprise or annoyance.
예문:
"What the mischief are you doing in my office at this hour?"
"Why the mischief did you decide to paint the house bright purple?"