"trickster" in Chinese (Simplified)
骗子捣蛋鬼 (神话中的)狡猾的人
Definition
trickster 指欺骗或捉弄他人的人,通常是为了好玩或个人利益。有时也指神话或民间故事中聪明、淘气的角色。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为口语。可用来形容现实中的骗人者,也可指神话中的聪明捣蛋角色,如洛基。既可贬义也可带些幽默。不要与“魔术师”或“小偷”混淆。
Examples
The trickster told many lies to get what he wanted.
这个**骗子**撒了很多谎来得到他想要的东西。
A trickster often plays jokes on other people.
**捣蛋鬼**经常恶作剧别人。
In many tales, a trickster uses clever tricks to solve problems.
在许多故事中,**狡猾的人**用聪明的计策解决问题。
Don't believe him—he's a real trickster and loves to mess with people.
别相信他——他是个真正的**骗子**,喜欢捉弄别人。
Some people see the trickster as a hero who challenges unfair rules.
有些人认为**捣蛋鬼**是挑战不公正规则的英雄。
The trickster in this movie keeps everyone guessing until the end.
这部电影里的**骗子**让大家一直猜到最后。