cat-and-mouse

短语

adj. 折磨人的，一捕一放之捉弄人的

发音

AU

词形变化

cat-and-mouses 三单 cat-and-mousing 现在分词 cat-and-moused 过去式 cat-and-moused 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of cat and mouse.

    不可数
v.
  1. 1.

    To engage in a game of cat and mouse.

    To mutually monitor and challenge each other in an attempt to gain advantage.

    不及物
  2. 2.

    To engage in a game of cat and mouse.

    To toy with (one's victim).

    及物
adj.
  1. 1.

    suspenseful, involving alternating roles of attack and defence.

    习语