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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++mad·cap /ˈmædkæp/ adjective [only before noun] old-fashioned  1 STUPID/NOT SENSIBLEa madcap idea seems crazy and unlikely to succeed 〔想法〕疯狂的,异想天开的 a madcap scheme 疯狂的计划2 a madcap person behaves in a crazy and often funny way 〔人〕疯癫可笑的 He plays a madcap game show host. 他演一个搞笑的游戏节目主持人。
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madcapa madcap adventureBehind the madcap narrative is a deeper purpose.
mad·cap adjectiveChineseSyllable
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madcap
madcap /ˈmædkæp/ adjective [only before noun] old-fashioned
1. a madcap idea seems crazy and unlikely to succeed:
    a madcap scheme
2. a madcap person behaves in a crazy and often funny way:
    He plays a madcap game show host.


mad·capBrE /ˈmædkæp/ 🔊NAmE /ˈmædkæp/ 🔊 adjective [usually before noun] (informal) (of people, plans, etc. 人、计划等) crazy and not caring about danger; not sensible 鲁莽的;狂妄的;不明智的 SYN reckless madcap schemes/escapades 冒险的计划;鲁莽的冒险行动