| 单词 | dalliance |
| 释义 | dalliance (once / 7514 pages) n A dalliance is a playful flirtation, one that might lead to a casual romance. The king's public dalliance toward the lady in waiting shocked everyone in the court except for the queen. First appearing in Middle English, the noun dalliance stems from the verb dally, meaning "to waste time, to act playfully, especially in a flirtatious way." Dalliance often describes a casual flirtation — generally something short-term and not very serious. Your aunt may blush when you mention her dalliance with the rugby player she met that time in Dublin. Dalliance can also refer to goofing off when you should be working. Your coworker's continued dalliance can result in missed deadlines. WORD FAMILYdalliance: dalliances+/dallier: dalliers/dally: dalliance, dallied, dallier, dallies, dallying USAGE EXAMPLESVictoria’s Secret’s dalliance with France kicked off in October when it posted a short film to promote its holiday line. Los Angeles Times(Nov 30, 2016) And he sent his wife an audio recording of him bragging to a co-worker about his dalliances. Los Angeles Times(Nov 30, 2016) Dalliances in China underwent a resurgence as the country opened up. Los Angeles Times(Nov 25, 2016) 1n the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working Syn|Hyper dawdling, trifling delay, holdup the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time 2n playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest Syn|Hyper coquetry, flirt, flirtation, flirting, toying caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement |
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