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caress

UK //kəˈres//US //kəˈres//

词源

源自法语'caresser'(爱抚),最终来自拉丁语'carus'(亲爱的)。17世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 轻柔地抚摸或触碰,通常表达爱意或温柔的情感。这种动作常用于亲密关系或对婴儿、宠物等表现关爱。

“She caressed the baby's cheek with her fingertips.”

(她用指尖轻轻抚摸婴儿的脸颊。)

“The cat purred as he caressed its soft fur.”

(当他抚摸猫咪柔软的毛发时,它发出呼噜声。)

同义词:stroke, fondle, pet, touch gently

noun

❶ 表示爱意或温柔的轻柔抚摸动作。这种触碰通常持续时间较短但充满情感。

“A gentle caress from her mother comforted the crying child.”

(母亲温柔的抚摸安慰了哭泣的孩子。)

“He gave the dog a loving caress behind its ears.”

(他充满爱意地抚摸了狗狗的耳后。)

同义词:stroke, gentle touch, fondling

常见短语

caress of the wind — 形容微风轻柔拂过的感觉,常用于诗意表达自然界的温柔触碰。

“She stood still, enjoying the caress of the wind on her face.”

(她静静站立,享受微风轻抚面庞的感觉。)