box of tricks

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A box, suitcase, etc., used by a magician to carry stage paraphernalia.
  2. Anything used to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal; the means or apparatus used to accomplish something. figuratively
    — Uncle Sam has found his box of tricks heavy, and is having a whiff before going on with his white man's burden to the end.
  3. A crafty person. figuratively
    — "You damned, canting, hypocritical box-of-tricks. I'll be even with you yet." The heavy door slammed behind him.

词形变化

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