addle-plot

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Synonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something. archaic,idiomatic
    — 'Never shall it be said of me that I'm an addle-plot, I promise you! I collect that you are going to visit a friend, or perhaps a relation?'

词形变化

addle-plots plural addleplot alternative

词源

From addle (“to muddle, to ruin”) + plot (“plan”). In earliest use as a character name in Love for Money by Thomas d'Urfey in 1691. Compare marplot.
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