toy
/tɔɪ/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。
1.1
- 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。
1.2
- 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。
派生词
toylike
adjective词源
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.
短语动词
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）。
1.1
- 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。
2.1
- eat or drink in an unenthusiastic or restrained way不热情地（或有节制地）吃（或喝）。