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caper

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caper / ˈkeipə(r) /
◙ noun
1. [usually pl.] the small green flower bud of a Mediterranean bush, preserved in vinegar and used to flavour dishes and sauces
• 刺山柑花蕾(产于地中海,腌泡于醋中用作调味料)
2. (informal) an activity, especially one that is illegal or dangerous
• 活动；(尤指)不法活动,危险活动:
»A call to the police should put an end to their little caper.
  给警察打个电话应该就能制止他们的胡闹。
3. an amusing film / movie that contains a lot of action
• 惊险喜剧片:
»a British spy caper
  英国间谍喜剧片
4. a short jumping or dancing movement
• 跳跃；雀跃；蹦蹦跳跳:
»He cut a little celebratory caper (= jumped or danced a few steps) in the middle of the road.
  他高兴得在路中央又蹦又跳的。◙

verb [V , usually +adv. / prep.]
• (formal) to run or jump around in a happy and excited way
• 雀跃；欢跃

»A Caper Caper / ˈkeipə(R) / ◙ Noun 1. [Usually Pl.] The Small Green