목적 없이 꾸물거리거나 빈둥거리며 시간을 보내다
To act or move slowly, often wasting time
예문:
"We cannot afford to dally when the project deadline is only two hours away."
"The children dallied at the candy shop window instead of walking straight to school."
이성을 가볍게 사귀거나 희룽거리며 농락하다
To have a casual romantic or sexual liaison with someone without serious intent
예문:
"He was notorious for dallying with the hearts of young debutantes."
"She realized he was only dallying with her and had no intention of marriage."
어떤 생각이나 계획에 진지한 태도 없이 관심을 보이다
To show a casual interest in an idea or activity without committing oneself seriously
예문:
"The committee has been dallying with the proposal for months without making a decision."
"I've dallied with the idea of moving to the countryside, but I love the city too much."
시간을 헛되이 보내거나 낭비하다
To waste time in a frivolous or idle manner
예문:
"They dallied away the entire afternoon at the cafe instead of studying."
"Do not dally away your youth on things that do not matter."