addle-plot

短语

词形变化

addle-plots 复数 addle-plots

别名

addleplot

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.

    古体 习语

    'Never shall it be said of me that I'm an addle-plot, I promise you! I collect that you are going to visit a friend, or perhaps a relation?'

    ... fash bats and sharpering-omis were after us, those evil eagle-eeked addle-plots who cruised the city.

词源

From addle (“to muddle, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in Love for Money by Thomas d'Urfey in 1691. Compare marplot.

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