flirtation

noun

/flɜːˈteɪʃn/

/flɜːrˈteɪʃn/

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[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
[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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[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.他们第一次见面时，她和他有过轻微的调情。