engage in mischief-making
He was accused of engaging in mischief-making during the meeting.
他被指责在会议期间进行挑拨离间的行为。
挑拨离间的行为;挑拨行为
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挑拨离间的行为;挑拨行为
Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
He was accused of engaging in mischief-making during the meeting.
他被指责在会议期间进行挑拨离间的行为。
挑拨离间的;挑拨行为
n reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
His constant mischief-making at school led to a meeting with the principal.
他在学校不断搞恶作剧,导致被叫去见校长。
The committee warned against any mischief-making during the election campaign.
委员会警告不要在竞选活动中进行任何挑拨行为。
Mischief-making among the staff created a toxic work environment.
员工之间的挑拨行为导致了有毒的工作环境。
He was accused of engaging in mischief-making during the meeting.
他被指责在会议期间进行挑拨离间的行为。
The child was guilty of mischief-making in class.
那个孩子在课堂上犯了挑拨行为。
That rumor was a piece of mischief-making designed to cause trouble.
那个谣言是有意制造麻烦的一桩挑拨行为。
Not this
He always mischief-making at work.
Use this
He always engages in mischief-making at work.
“mischief-making”是名词,不是动词。不能直接作谓语,需要搭配动词如engage in或do。受中文“他总是在挑拨离间”的动词结构影响,学习者容易误用为动词。
Not this
He is a mischief-making.
Use this
He is a mischief-maker.
“mischief-making”表示“挑拨行为”,指事;而“mischief-maker”指“挑拨离间的人”,两者词尾不同。受中文“一个挑拨离间的人”的模糊表述影响,学习者可能混淆-ING和-ER的用法。
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