dickens
n
the dickens (infml euph 口, 婉) (used to give emphasis, esp in questions) the Devil (用以加强语气, 尤於疑问句中)相当於the Devil
Who/What/Where the dickens is that? 到底是谁[是什麽/在哪儿]?
We had the dickens of a job finding the place. 我们费了九牛二虎之力才找到这地方.
🗣️ 情景例句
Do you ever go jogging?
你参加过慢跑吗?
So he keeps on studying after his English classes in order to prepare for life in America.
所以他在英语课下课后还继续学习,为以后在美国生活做准备。
It is always wiser and safer to face up to reality,