hanky-panky /ˈhæŋkɪˈpæŋkɪ/

• 1.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） If you describe behaviour as hanky-panky, you disapprove of it because it is dishonest or breaks rules. 花招; 诡计; 欺诈[表不满]

  例：

  The government has been offering tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and other economic hanky-panky.

  政府一直在搞税款抵免，快速折旧及其它经济花招。

• 2.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） Hanky-panky is used to refer to sexual activity between two people, especially when this is regarded as improper or not serious. (尤指不得体或不认真的)性行为; 调情 [幽默，非正式]

  例：

  Does this mean no hanky-panky after lights out?

  这意思是说熄灯之后不许有性行为吗？