"scalawag" in Chinese (Simplified)
小坏蛋捣蛋鬼
Definition
“scalawag” 指的是调皮或爱捣蛋的人,通常是小孩,用于形容好玩的、无恶意的恶作剧。历史上也可指不诚实或名声不好的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“scalawag” 是非正式且有些过时的词,常带有亲切感,指顽皮的孩子。用于成年人时可能带有冒犯意味。美国历史上特指内战后支持联邦派的南方白人。
Examples
The little boy was such a scalawag in class.
这个小男孩在课堂上真是个**小坏蛋**。
Don't let that scalawag steal your cookies!
别让那个**捣蛋鬼**偷你的饼干!
My dog acts like a scalawag when he gets excited.
我的狗一兴奋就像个**小坏蛋**。
He’s a bit of a scalawag, but he means no harm.
他有点像个**捣蛋鬼**,但没恶意。
Those neighborhood kids are real scalawags during summer vacation.
那些邻居家的孩子暑假时都是些**小坏蛋**。
My grandpa used to call me a little scalawag when I played pranks.
我恶作剧时,爷爷常叫我**小坏蛋**。