capers

英 [ˈkeɪpəz]

美 [ˈkeɪpərz]

n. 刺山柑花蕾(产于地中海，腌泡于醋中用作调味料); 活动; (尤指)不法活动，危险活动; 惊险喜剧片
v. 雀跃; 欢跃
caper的第三人称单数和复数

柯林斯词典

刺山柑花蕾
Capersare the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
VERB 欢跃;雀跃
If youcaper about, you run and jump around because you are happy or excited.
1. They were capering about, shouting and laughing...
  他们欢呼雀跃，放声大笑。
2. Painted musicians capered behind gorgeous banners.
  涂脂抹粉的音乐家们在绚丽的横幅后面欢跳雀跃。
N-COUNT 欺骗行为;不法活动
A dishonest or illegal activity can be referred to as acaper.
1. She served six months in prison for the helicopter caper.
  她因为直升机一案坐了6个月牢。
N-COUNT 恶作剧;玩笑;胡闹
Activities or behaviour that are not at all serious can be referred to ascapers.
1. Jack would have nothing to do with such capers...
  杰克不愿扯上这种荒唐的事。
2. What a mess we were in at the end of this caper — hair, eyes, cheeks and neck covered in treacle.
  胡闹了一通后,我们浑身脏得一塌糊涂——头发、眼睛、脸颊、脖子上,全是糖浆。