dally with1.■不认真(或不严肃、不慎重、漫不经心)地考虑；漫不经心地对待：to dally with an idea不很认真地考虑一项意见She often dallies with the thought of going to live on the Long Island.她经常心血来潮，想着移居(美国)长岛。2.■与…调情，调戏；玩弄：to dally with someone's affections玩弄某人的感情Never dally with a girl whom you don't intend to marry.千万别和你不想娶的女子调情。