bogy
(also bogey), n
1
(a) (also `bogyman) imaginary evil spirit (used to frighten children) 鬼怪(用以吓唬儿童的).
(b) thing that causes fear, often without reason; bugbear 使人害怕的事物(常无理由); 吓人的东西
Inflation is the bogy of many governments. 通货膨胀是许多政府害怕的事情.
2 (children's sl 童俚) small lump of mucus in the nose 鼻涕疙瘩.
🗣️ 情景例句
They're open until nine o'clock.
他们开到九点。
Death is the grand leveller.
凡人都要死,大家都一样。
The children shouted to the driver, but he did not hear them.