dickens
/ˈdɪkənz/
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Simple Meaning
用于短语如'what the dickens'表示惊讶或愤怒；也指一位著名作家的姓氏。
When to Use
😎Slang & Informal📝Exam Vocabulary
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“这到底是怎么回事？”
“查尔斯·狄更斯写了许多著名作品，比如《雾都孤儿》。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The devil.
“She can go to the dickens for what she said.”