toy

toy
noun
  1. an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something
    （小孩）玩具
    [as modifier]a toy car.
    玩具车。
    ■an object, especially a gadget or machine, regarded as providing amusement for an adult
    （成人）玩物
    in 1914 the car was still a rich man's toy.
    1914年，汽车还是富人的玩物。
    ■a person treated by another as a source of pleasure or amusement rather than with due seriousness
    玩偶，玩物（指人）
    a man needed a friend, an ally, not an idol or a toy.
    人需要朋友，盟友，而不是偶像或玩偶。
  2. [as modifier]denoting a diminutive breed or variety of dog
    小种狗
    a toy poodle.
    一条小鬈毛狗。
派生
toylike
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: of unknown origin. The word originally denoted a funny story or remark, later an antic or trick, or a frivolous entertainment. The verb dates from the early 16th cent
继承用法
toy with
  1. consider (an idea, movement, or proposal) casually or indecisively
    漫不经心地（或优柔寡断地）考虑（意见，行动，建议）
    ■treat (someone) without due seriousness, especially in a superficially amorous way
    调情，调戏
  2. move or handle (an object) absent-mindedly or nervously
    心不在焉地（或紧张地）摆弄
    ■eat or drink in an unenthusiastic or restrained way
    不热情地（或有节制地）吃（或喝）
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