caper

名词 caper:

1. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
2. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
3. a crime (especially a robbery)
   同义词：job
4. a playful leap or hop
   同义词：capriole
5. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
   同义词：play, frolic, romp, gambol
6. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
   同义词：antic, joke, prank, trick, put-on

动词 caper:

1. jump about playfully

1. A ludicrous or extravagant act or gesture; a caper.
   滑稽动作滑稽夸张的动作或姿势; 怪诞动作
2. The lambs were capering in the fields.
   小羊在田野里欢快地蹦蹦跳跳。
3. The lambs were capering about in the fields.
   小羊羔在田野里跳跃嬉戏。

caper

n.（名词）
A playful leap or hop.
蹦蹦跳跳或雀跃
A frivolous escapade or prank.
恶作剧，怪诞动作：无聊轻浮的越轨行为或恶作剧
Slang An illegal plot or enterprise, especially one involving theft.
【俚语】 犯罪：非法的计划或行动，尤指包括偷窃的这类活动
v.intr.（不及物动词）
ca.pered,ca.per.ing,ca.pers
To leap or frisk about; frolic.
雀跃：四处活蹦乱跳；欢快地蹦来蹦去

来源：
Alteration of capriole
capriole的变化

caper
caper 2

n.（名词）
A usually spiny Mediterranean shrub(Capparis spinosa) having white to pale lilac flowers and dehiscent fruits with reddish pulp.
马槟榔，刺山柑：一种产于地中海地区通常多刺的灌木（刺山柑 山柑属） ，花朵从白色到淡紫色，果实内含淡红色果浆
A pickled flower bud of this plant, used as a pungent condiment in sauces, relishes, and various other dishes.
刺山果花蕾：这种植物带刺的花蕾，用作调味汁、调味剂和各种菜肴味道强烈的辛辣调味品

来源：
Middle English caperis, capar
中古英语 caperis, capar
from Latin capparis
源自 拉丁语 capparis
from Greek kapparis
源自 希腊语 kapparis