"pranks" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 惡作劇
• 玩笑

Definition

為了取樂或嚇人而對某人開的玩笑或惡作劇，通常沒有惡意。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Pranks” 常見於非正式場合，側重於無害的惡作劇。常說“愚人節惡作劇”、同學間的小把戲。與“詐騙”或“陰謀”區分開，後者更負面。

Examples

The students played pranks on their teacher.

學生們對老師搞了**惡作劇**。

April Fool’s Day is famous for silly pranks.

愚人節以愚蠢的**惡作劇**聞名。

He loves making pranks with his friends.

他喜歡和朋友一起搞**惡作劇**。

Some YouTubers got famous for their outrageous pranks.

有些網紅因為誇張的**惡作劇**而成名。

Honestly, some pranks go too far and can upset people.

說實話，有些**惡作劇**太過分了，會讓人不高興。

Back in college, we pulled some unforgettable pranks in the dorms.

大學時，我們在宿舍裡搞過幾次難忘的**惡作劇**。