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  2. /dally

dally

UK/'dæli/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To waste time in trivial activities or idleness; to delay; to flirt or play amorously.

虚度时光,拖延;调情,嬉戏

Root Breakdown

Native English
dallyother
=dally

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Don't dally if you want to catch the early train.

  • 2.

    He dallied with the idea of changing careers.

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