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dalliance

UK/'dæliәns/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Playful flirtation or amorous play; a brief casual involvement; idle wasting of time.

调情,嬉戏;短暂的风流韵事;虚度时光

Root Breakdown

Native English
dallianceother
=dalliance

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their brief dalliance ended when reality set in.

  • 2.

    He had no time for dalliance when business was at stake.

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