词汇 | flirt |
释义 | phraseflirt[flirted, flirted, flirting] flirt with 1. flirt with sth not passive to consider doing something, or to be interested in something, but only for a short time and not very seriously: In the 30s Crowley flirted briefly with fascism.flirt with the idea of One or two of them were flirting with the idea of joining a rock band.■ SIMILAR TO: toy with2. flirt with danger/disaster/death etc to do something that involves taking unnecessary risks, especially because you find it exciting: Formula One driver Jim Clark knew he was flirting with death in every race. Flirting with danger had offered an excitement that was better than anything Caroline had ever experienced before. flirt with (someone or something)1. To interact with someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest. I think Stacy's boyfriend was flirting with me at the bar. Should I tell her? After flirting with each other for months, Dan and Mary are finally going on a date. 2. To consider something, especially briefly or without earnestness. The business tycoon has flirted with running for public office for many years, but has yet to pursue it. I've been flirting with the idea of moving to Europe lately. I would need to save up a bit more money to make it happen, though. 3. To come very close to some outcome or result, often (though not always) a very bad one. The CEO has been flirting with disaster with her off-the-cuff comments to the press lately. The up-and-coming golf pro has flirted with success over the past few years, but he's yet to manage a major tour victory. flirt with someoneto tease or trifle with someone alluringly. Are you flirting with me? Everyone knows that married men aren't supposed to flirt with anyone. flirt with the idea of doing somethingFig. to think about doing something; to toy with an idea; to consider something, but not too seriously. (See also someone">flirt with someone.) I flirted with the idea of going to Europe for two weeks. Jane flirted with the idea of quitting her job. |
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