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coquet

/koh-ket/US // koʊˈkɛt //UK // (kəʊˈkɛt, kɒ-) //

宴会,宴会厅,小酒馆,宴会上

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    co·quet·ted, co·quet·ting.

    • : to try to attract the attention and admiration of men for mere self-gratification; flirt.
    • : to act without seriousness; trifle; dally.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : coquettish.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Obsolete. a male flirt.

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Examples

  • Coquet had been in the service of the administration since 1809, and had given perfect satisfaction.

  • But no man can be expected to jeopardise his character, or coquet with the law, unless it be for his own individual interest.

  • He thought that she was willing to coquet with him, and that, too, the hint about the gold chain might not have been in vain.

  • The salmo eriox has long established its title to the Coquet as its own exclusive stream.

  • Breeding ponds for salmon were then established at Rothbury, and 17,000 young fish were turned into the Coquet in a single year.