| 释义 |
pol·ter·geist
\ˈpōltə(r)ˌgīst sometimes ˈpäl- or ˈpȯl-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: German, from poltern to knock, rattle (from Middle High German boldern, buldern) + geist spirit, from Old High German; akin to Middle Low German balderen to make a noise — more at boulder, ghost
: a noisy and usually mischievous ghost : a spirit capable of making mysterious noises (as rappings) |