play the devil with

折磨
常用释义
折磨,使困扰:指对某人或某事物施加压力或造成困扰。
捣乱,制造麻烦:指故意制造混乱或麻烦。

例句

1·These rough roads can play the devil with the tyres of your car.

这些凹凸不平的道路会损坏你汽车的轮胎。

2·You can't play God without being acquainted with the devil.

想要扮演上帝,就必然要和魔鬼打交道。

3·You can't play God without being acquainted with the Devil.

想要扮演上帝,你就不能不去了解魔鬼。(《西部世界》福特)

4·You can't play God without being acquainted with the devil.

未曾与恶魔亲近,你就无法扮演上帝。

同义词

使失败;搞糟