1 N-UNCOUNT (尤指不得体或不认真的)性行为;调情 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 [humorous, informal]
SYN sex [informal] , sexual activity, lovemaking, nookie [slang]
2 N-UNCOUNT 花招;诡计;欺骗行为 If you describe behaviour as hanky-panky, you disapprove of it because it is dishonest or breaks rules. 花招;诡计;欺骗行为 [disapproval]
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The government has been offering tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and other economic hanky-panky.
政府一直在搞税额抵免、加速折旧及其他一些经济上的花招。
SYN mischief, trickery, shenanigans [informal] , machinations
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