things that go bump in the night

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释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Frightening imagined creatures; ghosts or other supernatural beings.

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    Hellish new noises from new and secret British anti-aircraft devices vibrated last week through the din of London bombings. . . . [T]hey must have reminded Londoners of the old litany: From ghoulies and ghosties, Long leggety beasties And things that go bump in the night Good Lord, deliver us.