flirtation
n
1 [U] flirting 调情.
2 [C]
(a) ~ with sb brief and frivolous romantic involvement 短暂的风流韵事
carry on/have a flirtation with sb 与某人一时风流.
(b) ~ with sth superficial interest in sth 对某事物的淡薄的兴趣
a brief flirtation with the idea of starting his own business 想自己开业的短暂的念头.