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单词 toy with something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to consider an idea without being serious about it or being able to decide about it
He toyed with the idea of going to China.
Synonyms
play with
consider
trifle with
flirt with
dally with
entertain the possibility of
amuse yourself with
think idly of
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to keep moving (an object) about with one's fingers, esp. when thinking about something else
He picked up a pencil and toyed with it idly.
Synonyms
fiddle with
finger
He fingered the few coins in his pocket.
play with
twiddle
He twiddled a knob on the dashboard.
See toy

Additional synonyms

in the sense of finger
Definition
to touch or manipulate with the fingers
He fingered the few coins in his pocket.
Synonyms
touch,
feel,
handle,
play with,
manipulate,
paw (informal),
maul,
toy with,
fiddle with (informal),
meddle with,
play about with
in the sense of twiddle
Definition
to twirl or fiddle, often in an idle way
He twiddled a knob on the dashboard.
Synonyms
fiddle with,
adjust,
finger,
play with,
juggle,
wiggle (informal),
twirl,
jiggle,
monkey with (informal)

Nearby words of
toy with something

  • toxin
  • toy
  • toy with someone
  • toy with something
  • trace
  • track
  • track something or someone down

Synonyms of 'toy with something'

toy with something

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