Caper
01
a small, pickled flower bud used as a condiment
例
The pasta was garnished with capers.
She added capers to the salad for extra tang.
02
a risky or illegal action, often adventurous or daring
例
The gang planned a caper to steal the museum's jewels.
The detective caught them in the middle of a caper.
03
a light-hearted or mischievous act for fun or amusement
例
The children were up to a caper in the garden.
It was just a harmless caper between friends.
04
an absurd, over-the-top, or comical action performed to amuse or shock
例
The comedian 's caper with the giant hat had everyone in stitches.
Their office caper involved wearing outrageous costumes.
05
a sudden, joyful jump or skip
例
The lamb made a caper across the field.
He did a little caper when he heard the good news.
06
any of various plants in the genus Capparis
例
The caper grows wild in Mediterranean climates.
Capers are harvested from Capparis spinosa.
to caper
01
跳ね回る, 陽気に踊り回る
to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner
Intransitive
例
After receiving good news, she could n't help but caper around the room in celebration.
良い知らせを受けた後、彼女は祝って部屋中を跳ね回らずにはいられなかった。
The children capered joyfully in the meadow, reveling in the warmth of the sun.
子供たちは陽の光を浴びて、草原で楽しそうに跳ね回っていました。
