[TOP]imp imp / imp / noun1. (in stories) a small creature like a little man, that has magic powers and behaves badly (故事中的)小恶魔,小魔鬼 2. a child who behaves badly, but not in a serious way 小淘气；顽童 [TOP]imp imp / ɪmp ; ɪmp / noun [C] 1. a child who behaves badly, but in a way that is funny 调皮的孩子，顽童，小淘气 2. a small creature in stories who has magic powers and behaves very badly 〔故事中有魔法爱捉弄人的〕小魔鬼，小妖精 ⇨ IMPISH [TOP]imp[ɪmp] noun countable » a small evil spirit 小恶魔；小妖精 ■ often humorous » a badly behaved but playful child 顽童，小淘气 Come here, you little imp! 到这里来，你这个小淘气！ [TOP]imp
1.N-COUNT 可数名词 小精灵;小妖精 In fairy stories, an imp is a small, magical creature that often causes trouble in a playful way.
2.N-COUNT 可数名词 调皮鬼;小淘气 People sometimes refer to a naughty child as an imp .