壹苹派生活美语　诡谲莫测的鬼牌

　　Today, the Joker still has an air of mystery about it. Modern card decks often include two Joker cards. They are often colorful and feature a clown-like court jester. In pop culture, the image of the Joker has taken on many meanings. The most famous Joker is the enemy of Batman. With his green hair, crazy smile, and purple suit, the Joker from the comic book and movie series represents madness and chaos.

　　如今，鬼牌依旧带著一股神秘气息。现代牌组经常包含两张鬼牌。它们通常色彩缤纷，并以像小丑一样的宫廷弄臣为特色。在流行文化中，鬼牌的形象具有多种意义。最著名的鬼牌是蝙蝠侠的敌人。有著一头绿发、狂妄笑容并身穿紫色西装，漫画和电影系列中的小丑代表著疯狂和混乱。

生活必备字词：

mystery　n. 神秘，悬疑

take on...　　具有……；呈现……

enemy　n. 敌人

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