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单词 deviltry
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
dev•il•try /ˈdɛvəltri/USA pronunciation   n., pl. -tries. 
  1. [uncountable] reckless mischief.
  2. [countable] a diabolic act or action.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
dev•il•try  (dev′əl trē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -tries. 
  1. reckless or unrestrained mischievous behavior.
  2. extreme or utter wickedness.
  3. an act or instance of mischievous or wicked behavior.
  4. diabolic magic or art.
  5. demonology.
Also, devilry. 
  • variant of devilry 1780–90

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
dev•il•ry  (dev′əl rē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ries. 
  1. deviltry.
  • 1325–75; Middle English; see devil, -ry

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
devilry /ˈdɛvəlrɪ/, deviltry n ( pl -ries, -tries)
  1. reckless or malicious fun or mischief
  2. wickedness or cruelty
  3. black magic or other forms of diabolism
Etymology: 18th Century: from French diablerie, from diable devil
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