单词 | toy |
释义 | toy —toyer, n. —toyless, adj. —toylike, adj. /toy/, n. 1. an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything. 2. a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle. 3. something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious pratical use. 4. a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble. 5. something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects. 6. an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy. 7. a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland. 8. a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal. 9. Obs. a. amorous dallying. b. a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime. adj. 10. made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun. 11. of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size. v.i. 12. to amuse oneself; play. 13. to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food. 14. to dally amorously; flirt. [1275-1325; ME toye dalliance; of obscure orig.] |
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