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toy

UK //tɔɪ//US //tɔɪ//

词源

源自中古英语 'toye',可能来自古法语 'toie'(玩具或装饰品)。

noun

❶ 玩具,指供儿童玩耍的物品,通常设计得有趣且吸引人,帮助孩子学习和娱乐。

“The child was playing with a toy car.”

(那个孩子正在玩一辆玩具车。)

“She received a stuffed animal as a birthday toy.”

(她收到了一只毛绒动物作为生日玩具。)

❶ 小玩意儿,指成年人用于娱乐或消遣的物品,通常不具实际功能。

“He bought a new gadget as a toy for his desk.”

(他买了一个新小玩意儿放在桌上玩。)

“The drone is more than just a toy; it can take photos.”

(这架无人机不只是玩具,还能拍照。)

同义词:plaything, game, gadget

verb

❶ 摆弄,指随意或不认真地玩弄某物,通常带有消遣或实验的意味。

“He toyed with the idea of starting his own business.”

(他随意想了想自己创业的主意。)

“She toyed with her pen during the meeting.”

(她在开会时摆弄着笔。)

同义词:play, fiddle, tinker

常见短语

toy with — 随意考虑或玩弄某物,通常指不认真对待或只是短暂尝试。

“He toyed with the idea of moving abroad.”

(他随意想了想搬到国外的念头。)