vi.

1. 雀跃，蹦跳[（+about）]
   The lambs capered in the meadow.

   小羊在草地上蹦蹦跳跳。

n.[C]

1. 雀跃，蹦跳
   The girl's caper cost her a twisted ankle.

   小姑娘又蹦又跳，结果扭伤了脚踝。

2. 胡闹；恶作剧
   He always leads in pranks and capers.

   他老是带头胡闹和开玩笑。

3. 【美】【俚】犯罪行为，抢劫；犯罪计划
   He is planning his next caper -- the stick-up of the city bank.

   他正在计划下一次的罪恶勾当：抢劫市银行。

n.[C]

1. 【植】续随子，马槟榔，刺山柑
2. （用作调料的）腌续随子花蕾[P1]

a.

1. 白花菜科植物的

v.

n.

1. a playful skipping movement.
2. informal an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade.

n.

1. a cooked and pickled flower bud of a bramble-like southern European shrub, used in pickles and sauces.
2. the shrub from which capers are taken. [Capparis spinosa.]