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词组 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 them
He 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 time
He'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.
phraseflirt with1. 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 someone

to 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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