Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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to mesmerise

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释义

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指对他人抛媚眼传情。

DEFINITION

Verb

To make eyes at someone to indicate affection.

由来
  • 人们一般以“来电”比喻看见他人时产生好感并互相吸引，而抛媚眼则比喻为“放电”。“电”是用来比喻两人之间产生火花。
  • “放电”也可也简称为“电”。

ETYMOLOGY
  • The term “来电” is usually used to refer to the feelings of attraction and mutual interest that occur when seeing someone, while “放电” describes the act of making eyes at someone. “电” (literally, “electricity”) is used to describe the sparks generated between two people.
  • “放电” is also abbreviated as “电” in Mandarin.

例句
李准基来新心情大好 不断对镜头“放电”（《联合早报》， 4/3/2017）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Lee Joon-gi was in high spirits when he arrived in Singapore and continuously cast mesmerising looks at the cameras. (Lianhe Zaobao, 4/3/2017)
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