devil
Произношение: [ˈdɛvəl]
Слово
Контекст: «religion»
(noun) the devil is a powerful evil being often seen as the enemy of good. In many stories, he tries to make people do bad things instead of good things.
Пример
In the story, the hero fights against the devil to save the village from darkness.
Пример
The character decided to be good and not listen to the devil's tempting offers.
Пример
Why do people believe in the devil as a symbol of evil?
Контекст: «behavior»
(noun) sometimes, we call a mischievous child or someone acting mischievously a devil. It means they are being naughty or playful.
Пример
That little boy was such a devil, always playing pranks and making everyone laugh.
Пример
She wasn't being a devil today; she was very well-behaved in class.
Пример
Is he acting like a devil again, or is he being good today?
Контекст: «colloquial»
(noun) the devil can also refer to someone who is very skilled at something, often with a hint of being tricky. Like a soccer player who plays extremely well.
Пример
He is a devil on the soccer field, always scoring goals.
Пример
Despite his reputation, he was not a devil when it came to teamwork.
Пример
Is she really as much of a devil in the kitchen as they say?
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