| 词汇 | FLIRTATION |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG FLIRTATION make a pass at someone to flirt with someone; to make a romantic advance at someone. (This often has sexual implications.)I was shocked when Ann made a pass at me.I think Bob was making a pass at me, but he did it very subtly. make a play (for someone) to attempt to attract the romantic interest of someone. (Informal.)Ann made a play for Bill, but he wasn't interested in her.I knew he liked me, but I never thought he'd make a play. make eyes (at someone) to flirt with someone.Tom spent all afternoon making eyes at Ann.How could they sit there in class making eyes? make out (with someone) to flirt with, kiss, or hug someone; to make love (to someone). (Slang.)Bob was trying to make out with Sally all evening.She didn't want to make out, so she left. make time (with someone) to flirt with, date, or hang around with someone. (Informal.)I hear that Tom's been making time with Ann.I hear they've been making time for months. on the make making sexual advances; seeking sexual activities. (Slang.)It seems like Bill is always on the make.He should meet Sally, who is also on the make. pick someone up to attempt to become acquainted with someone for romantic or sexual purposes. (Informal.)Who are you anyway? Are you trying to pick me up?No, I never picked up anybody in my life! play footsie (with someone) to attract someone's attention by touching feet under the table; to flirt with someone.Bill was trying to play footsie with Sally at the dinner table. The hostess was appalled.They shouldn't play footsie at a formal dinner. play hard to get to be coy, shy, and fickle. (Usually refers to someone of the opposite sex.)Why can't we go out? Why do you play hard to get?Sally annoys all the boys because she plays hard to get. |
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