n.淘气鬼;鬼怪
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. 令人讨厌的小人物身上有着愚蠢的一致性。
No hobgoblin appeared, although a black cat did try to cross the path. 没有妖怪出现,只有一只黑猫企图横穿马路。