How do you use "toy" in a sentence?

The children left their toys all over the floor. She toyed with the idea of moving abroad. He was toying with his food, not really eating.

toy

Q: What does "toy" mean?

An object for children to play with A toy is an object for children to play with, or something regarded as providing amusement for adults. As a verb, 'to toy with' means to handle or consider something casually, or to play with someone's feelings. A 'toy boy' is a younger male partner.

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의미: An object for children to play with

玩具，玩弄

juguete, jugar con

おもちゃ、玩具、もてあそぶ

장난감, 완구, 가지고 놀다

A toy is an object for children to play with, or something regarded as providing amusement for adults. As a verb, 'to toy with' means to handle or consider something casually, or to play with someone's feelings. A 'toy boy' is a younger male partner.

toy是供儿童玩耍的物品，或被视为为成人提供娱乐的东西。作为动词，「to toy with」意思是随意处理或考虑某事，或玩弄某人的感情。「toy boy」是指年轻的男性伴侣。

Un toy es un objeto para que los niños jueguen, o algo considerado como diversión para adultos. Como verbo, «to toy with» significa manejar o considerar algo casualmente, o jugar con los sentimientos de alguien. Un «toy boy» es una pareja masculina más joven.

toyは、子供が遊ぶための物、または大人の娯楽を提供するものとみなされるものです。動詞として、「to toy with」は何かを軽く扱うまたは検討すること、または誰かの感情をもてあそぶことを意味します。「toy boy」は若い男性パートナーです。

toy는 아이들이 가지고 노는 물건이거나, 어른들에게 즐거움을 주는 것으로 여겨지는 물건입니다. 동사로 'to toy with'는 무언가를 가볍게 다루거나 고려하다, 또는 누군가의 감정을 가지고 놀다라는 뜻입니다. 'toy boy'는 나이 차이가 나는 젊은 남성 파트너를 가리킵니다.

예문

The children left their toys all over the floor.
孩子们把玩具扔得满地都是。
Los niños dejaron sus juguetes por todo el suelo.
子供たちは床中におもちゃを散らかしました。
아이들이 바닥 여기저기에 장난감을 어질렀습니다.
She toyed with the idea of moving abroad.
她曾考虑过搬到国外去。
Ella jugó con la idea de mudarse al extranjero.
彼女は海外に引っ越すことをちらっと考えました。
그녀는 해외로 이주할까 하는 생각을 잠깐 했습니다.
He was toying with his food, not really eating.
他只是拨弄着食物，并没有真正在吃。
Él estaba jugando con su comida, sin comer realmente.
彼は実際に食べずに食べ物をもてあそんでいました。
그는 실제로 먹지 않고 음식을 가지고 놀고 있었습니다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

Of uncertain origin. First recorded in the 14th century meaning 'amorous play, sport'. Possibly from Dutch 'tuig' (tools, stuff) or Middle English 'toye' (flirtatious behaviour). The sense of 'a plaything for children' appeared in the 16th century.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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