imp
noun
UK/ɪmp/
US/ɪmp/
Definitions of imp noun
- Countable(可数名词)
a small, mischievous, and often evil spirit
小恶魔；小精灵
In ancient legends, imps are often depicted as creatures that come out at night.
在古代传说中，小恶魔通常被描绘成夜晚出现的生物。
She imagined herself surrounded by a group of imps, each eager to play tricks on her.
她想象自己被一群小恶魔包围，每个都渴望捉弄她。
The story tells of a brave knight battling a wicked imp.
故事讲述了一位勇敢的骑士与邪恶的小恶魔战斗。
- Countable(可数名词)humorous(幽默)
a child who is playfully naughty or mischievous
顽皮鬼；小捣蛋
You little imp, stop throwing things around!
你这个小捣蛋，别再乱扔东西了！
He laughed and said, "Look at that little imp, playing in the mud again."
他笑着说：「看那个小顽皮鬼，又在泥巴里玩了。」
Despite her naughtiness, her impish behavior always made people smile.
尽管她很调皮，但她那顽皮的行为总是让人微笑。