词汇 | flirt with |
释义 | Idiom flirt withflirt with (something) to consider something briefly and not seriously.At one time he flirted with the idea of running for the presidency, though nothing came of it. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of flirt (= to behave in a way that makes another person think you are attracted to them) Phr V flirt with flirts, flirting, flirted flirt with sb to talk and behave towards someone in a way that is sexually attractive and which shows that person that you are sexually attracted to themHe likes to flirt with the young women in the office. flirt with sth to consider doing something, or to be interested in something for a short period of timeHe's flirted with the idea of going back to college but whether he'll actually do it I don't know.As a young man he flirted briefly with communism. 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. |
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