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flirtation

UK //flɜːˈteɪʃ(ə)n//US //flɜːrˈteɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自法语 'flirter'(调情),可能受古英语 'fleardian'(闲聊)影响,17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指短暂而轻松的调情行为,通常不带有严肃的感情承诺,可能是为了好玩或吸引注意。

“Their flirtation at the party was harmless but obvious to everyone.”

(他们在派对上的调情虽无恶意,但所有人都看得出来。)

“She saw his compliments as a casual flirtation rather than real interest.”

(她认为他的赞美只是随便调情,并非真心喜欢。)

❶ 比喻对某事物的短暂兴趣或尝试,常指不深入或非正式的接触。

“His flirtation with photography ended after buying an expensive camera.”

(他对摄影的短暂兴趣在买完昂贵相机后就结束了。)

“The company's flirtation with renewable energy didn't last long.”

(该公司对可再生能源的尝试并未持续多久。)

同义词:teasing, dalliance, coquetry, banter, playfulness

常见短语

flirtation with danger — 指故意接近危险或冒险的行为,通常带有刺激或挑战的意味。

“His skateboarding on the railings was a clear flirtation with danger.”

(他在栏杆上玩滑板明显是在危险边缘试探。)