mischief

1. N-UNCOUNT Mischief is playing harmless tricks on people or doing things you are not supposed to do. It can also refer to the desire to do this. 惡作劇; 搗亂

The little boy was a real handful. He was always up to mischief. 這個小男孩真是難管教。他總是在搞惡作劇。

2. N-UNCOUNT Mischief is behaviour that is intended to cause trouble for people. It can also refer to the trouble that is caused. 制造麻煩

The more sinister explanation is that he is about to make mischief in the Middle East again. 更為險惡的解釋是他又要在中東制造事端。