dangle
/ˈdæŋɡəl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6363 in the learning path
悬垂；悬着摇摆
Definitions
v. to hang loosely, or make something hang loosely
悬垂；悬着摇摆
v. to offer something attractive to persuade someone to act
以好处诱惑
Example
Her feet dangled above the floor from the high chair.
她坐在高椅上，双脚悬在地板上方晃荡。
Some employers dangle generous bonuses before applicants while offering limited opportunities for long-term career development.
一些雇主用丰厚奖金吸引求职者，却很少提供长期职业发展机会。
Collocations
- dangle from
- dangle your feet
- dangle a carrot
Word family
- dangling (adj.)
Synonyms
- hang
Usage tip
核心是悬着，可伴随摇摆；并非所有摇摆都用它。
FAQ
- What does dangle mean?
- to hang loosely, or make something hang loosely to offer something attractive to persuade someone to act
- How is dangle pronounced?
- UK /ˈdæŋɡəl/, US /ˈdæŋɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
