She now turned and looked upon him in full, the instincts of self-protection and coquetry mingling confusedly in her brain. 现在她转过身来,面对着他,脑子里自卫的意识和女性调情的本能乱哄哄地混杂在一起。
She drew a deep breath and met his eyes squarely, all coquetry and airs gone as her spirit rushed out to grapple that which she feared most. 她深深地吸了口气,勇敢地迎着他的目光,她既然敢于冲出去抓那件她最害怕的东西。一切的风情媚态便都不复存在了。
At least it was not I who ever encouraged you in that hope, Fernand," replied Mercé dè s;" you cannot reproach me with the slightest coquetry. 可这毕竟不是我让你抱那种希望的,弗尔南多,”美塞苔丝回答说,“你怪不得我,我从未诱惑过你。
coquetry
[ noun ] playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest <noun.act>
Coquetry \Co*quet"ry\, n.; pl. {Coquetries}. [F. coquetterie.] Attempts to attract admiration, notice, or love, for the mere gratification of vanity; trifling in love. ``Little affectations of coquetry.'' --Addison.