He had a devil of a time getting home.

他回家时一路上十分辛苦(历尽艰辛).

I had a devil of a time talking him into attending the meeting.

我费了好大一番劲说服他出席那场会议。

Mrs. White seems to have a devil of a temper, but she is a rough diamond.

怀特太太看来脾气很坏, 但她是个心地很好的人.