demon
noun uk/ˈdiː.mən/ us/ˈdiː.mən/
[ C ]恶魔，魔鬼
an evil spirit
[ C usually singular ] approving技法纯熟者;劲头十足的人
a person who does a particular activity with great skill or energy
She works like a demon. 她工作起来很玩命。
Stefan has a demon serve. 斯蒂芬的发球威力很大。
[ C ]坏蛋;淘气鬼
a person who behaves very badly
humorous That's the last time I take care of her kids - I'll be glad when the little demons go home. 这是我最后一次帮她带孩子——真希望她快把这帮小坏蛋带回家。
[ C ]灰暗心理，颓废心理
a negative feeling that causes you to worry or behave badly
She had her demons and, later in life, they drove her to drink. 她精神颓废，后来染上了酗酒的恶习。
Idiom
the demon drinkidiom UK humorous (US the demon alcohol) 邪恶的酒精
alcohol and its unpleasant effects