flirtation

noun
🔊/flɜːˈteɪʃn/
🔊/flɜːrˈteɪʃn/
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  1. [countable, uncountable] flirtation with something a short period of time during which somebody is involved or interested in something, often not seriously不认真对待;一时的参与;一时兴起;逢场作戏
    • a brief and unsuccessful flirtation with the property market对房地产市场一时兴起、并不成功的介入
  2. [uncountable] behaviour that shows you find somebody sexually attractive but are not serious about them调情
    • Frank's efforts at flirtation had become tiresome to her.弗兰克一个劲地打情骂俏已使得她非常厌倦。🔊🔊
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  3. [countable] flirtation (with somebody) a short sexual relationship with somebody that is not taken seriously短暂的风流韵事
    • She had a mild flirtation with him when they first met.当他们第一次见面时,她和他调情了一点。