coquetry
noun[U]
uk/ˈkɒk.ɪ.tri/us/ˈkoʊ.kə.tri/behaviourin which someonetriestoattractattentionbypretendingto besexuallyinterestedinpeople, in apleasantbut notseriousway:
卖弄风情，调情She oftenresortstogirlishcoquetry to get her way.她经常用少女式的调情来达到目的。
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coquette
- Because he ishandsomeandpolite, they sometimesrespondto hisflirtingwith coquetry oftheirown.
- Anyattemptsat coquetry on herpartmetwith anirritatedfrownon his.
- Annie Moffat'sfoolishlessonsin coquetry came into hermind.
- Her coquetryintimidatessome men.