Definition
To feign a lack of interest in someone to increase their desire, especially at the beginning of a romantic pursuit.
故作高傲(尤指恋爱之初)
She was very interested in him, but she played hard to get to get his attention.
她对他非常感兴趣,但她故意表现冷淡以吸引他的注意。
He was initially infatuated with her, but she chose to play hard to get.
他最初对她非常迷恋,但她选择了欲擒故纵。
Sometimes, playing hard to get can be an effective strategy to attract someone's attention.
有时候,欲擒故纵可以是一个吸引别人注意的有效策略。