| 单词 | toy |
| 释义 | toy n. & v. --n 1. a a plaything, esp. for a child. b (often attrib.) a model or miniature replica of a thing, esp. as a plaything (toy gun). 2. a a thing, esp. a gadget or instrument, regarded as providing amusement or pleasure. b a task or undertaking regarded in an unserious way. 3. (usu. attrib.) a diminutive breed or variety of dog etc. --vintr. (usu. foll. by with) 1. trifle, amuse oneself, esp. with a person's affections; flirt (toyed with the idea of going to Africa). 2. a move a material object idly (toyed with her necklace). b nibble at food etc. unenthusiastically (toyed with a peach). Phrases and idioms toy-box a usu. wooden box for keeping toys in. toy boy colloq. a woman's much younger male lover. toy soldier 1. a miniature figure of a soldier. 2. sl. a soldier in a peacetime army. Etymology: 16th c.: earlier = dallying, fun, jest, whim, trifle: orig. unkn. |
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