play a trick on

常见例句

The first of April is commonly known as April Fools' Day, and it is customarily on this day to play a trick on a friend.
4月1日是大家都知道的"愚人节"。这一天可以拿朋友开心。
But what if no one come to the door, or if someone chased us away? Then we'd play a trick on them, usually taking a piece of soap and make marks on their windows.
可是要是没人回答门铃或者是有人把我们赶开该怎么办呢？我们就捉弄他们，通常是拿一块肥皂把他们的玻璃涂得乱七八糟。
If the children do not get any candy, they can play a trick on the neighbour.
如果孩子们没有得到一些糖果，他们会捉弄一下邻居。

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