1737, from the noun meaning "a lover" (1700), from Philander, popular name for a lover in stories, drama, and poetry, from Greek adjective philandros "with love for people," perhaps mistaken as meaning "a loving man," from phil- "loving" (see philo-) + andr-, stem of aner "man" (see anthropo-). Related: Philandered; philandering.
实用例句
1. He spent his time philander with the girls in the village.
他把时间花在和村子里的姑娘们调情上了.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. I had no time or inclination to philander.
我是没有时间拈花惹草的,也不喜欢.来自辞典例句
3. She saw that he was a fickle boy , prepared to philander with every woman he met.
她看出他是个朝三暮四的年轻人,会随时追逐他遇见的每个女人.来自辞典例句
4. Prices will rise, Politicians will philander , you too will get old.
物价会飞腾; 政客会逢场作戏; 也会变老.来自互联网
5. Don't philander because you think you're irresistible. Most likely, you're not.
