Toy



GRE 蓝宝 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.不认真考虑, 玩弄
• ［英］ v. 不认真考虑, 玩弄 ( deal with something lightly)
• ［类］ 反义词: think over seriously ( 认真考虑)
• ［例］ toy with great issues ( 把重大问题当儿戏)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English toye
• Date: 15th century
• 1. obsolete
  • a. flirtatious or seductive behavior
  • b. pastime; also a sportive or amusing act ; antic
• 2.
  • a. something (as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling
  • b. a literary or musical trifle or diversion
  • c. trinket, bauble
• 3. something for a child to play with
• 4. something diminutive; especially a diminutive animal (as of a small breed or variety)
• 5. something that can be toyed with
• 6. Scottish a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes
• ? toylike adjective

II. intransitive verb

• Date: circa 1529
• 1. to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose <toyed with the idea>
• 2. to engage in flirtation
• 3. to amuse oneself as if with a toy ; play <they're just toying with him>
• Synonyms: see trifle
• ? toyer noun

III. adjective

• Date: 1801
• 1. of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed <a toy dog>
• 2. designed or made for use as a toy <a toy stove>

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