footle

[英] [ˈfu:tl] [美] [ˈfutl:] 生词本

vi.

Verb

1. be about;

  • "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"
  • "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"

2. act foolishly, as by talking nonsense

1. I wish he would not footle about so much.
我希望他不要这样混日子。

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