dickens
n
the dickens (infml euph 口, 婉) (used to give emphasis, esp in questions) the Devil (用以加强语气, 尤於疑问句中)相当於the Devil
Who/What/Where the dickens is that? 到底是谁[是什麽/在哪儿]?
We had the dickens of a job finding the place. 我们费了九牛二虎之力才找到这地方.
🗣️ 情景例句
Sure I am. But there's so much more to consider.
我当然兴奋。但是还有那么多问题需要考虑。
He phoned to cancel the meeting.
他打电话来取消会议。
There were hopes, however, that the problem of the rabbit would become manageable.