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词汇 high-jinks
释义 high jinks
noun[ plural ]
 informal(US alsohijinks)uk /ˌhaɪ ˈdʒɪŋks/ us /ˌhaɪ ˈdʒɪŋks/
energetic and excited behaviour in which people do funny things or play tricks on someone狂欢作乐,嬉闹
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high jinks | American Dictionary


high jinks
noun[ U ]
 dated(alsohijinks)us/ˈhɑɪ·dʒɪŋks/
energetic behavior in which people do amusing or entertaining things or sometimes behave slightly badly:
The dancers let loose with some fancy footwork and high jinks.

Examples of high jinks


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But perhaps the real point is that we understand the need to leave time for some highjinks over legislation that is to come.
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More highjinks than high art went on there during the early part of the theatre's life.
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It seems to me that he should endeavour to ensure that his highjinks bear some relation to the truth.
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Highjinks now commonly used to refer to any prank or frolic.
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It met on a nightly basis, where highjinks would ensue.
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It features a repetitive, shout-along chorus, energetic highjinks and robust rapping.
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