dangle
verb
UK/ˈdæŋ.ɡᵊl/
US/ˈdæŋ.ɡᵊl/
Definitions of dangle verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To hang or swing loosely.
（使）懸垂；（使）搖晃；（使）懸掛擺動
Old electric wires were dangling from the ceiling.
舊電線從天花板上懸垂下來。
She let the necklace dangle from her neck.
她讓項鍊在她的脖子上搖晃。
He dangled the keys in his hand.
他把鑰匙在手中懸掛擺動。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To offer something desirable as a means of persuasion.
（以某物）引誘；（以某物）作餌
The company dangled the prospect of promotion to encourage employees to work harder.
公司以升職的前景來激勵員工更加努力工作。
Politicians dangled the promise of tax cuts to attract voters.
政客們以減稅的承諾來吸引選民。
They dangled free gifts to attract customers.
他們以免費贈品來吸引顧客。