box of tricks
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
- A box, suitcase, etc., used by a magician to carry stage paraphernalia.
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Anything used to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal; the means or apparatus used to accomplish something.
— 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.
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A crafty person.
— "You damned, canting, hypocritical box-of-tricks. I'll be even with you yet." The heavy door slammed behind him.
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