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strokes

UK /strəʊks/US /stroʊks/

词源

源自古英语 'strācian',意为抚摸或轻触,与古诺尔斯语 'strāka' 相关。

noun

❶ 指用手或工具进行的连续动作,如写字时的笔画或游泳时的划水动作。

“She painted the picture with broad strokes.”

(她用粗犷的笔触画了这幅画。)

“His swimming strokes are very efficient.”

(他的游泳划水动作非常高效。)

❶ 指突然发生的疾病发作,特别是中风。

“He suffered a stroke last year but has recovered well.”

(他去年中风了,但恢复得很好。)

“Quick treatment is crucial for stroke patients.”

(快速治疗对中风患者至关重要。)

同义词:movements, actions, attacks

verb

❶ 用手或工具轻抚或抚摸某物,通常表示温柔或安慰。

“She stroked the cat gently.”

(她轻轻抚摸着猫。)

“He stroked her hair to comfort her.”

(他抚摸她的头发安慰她。)

同义词:caress, pet, fondle

常见短语

at a stroke — 表示一下子或立即完成某事,强调突然或一次性解决。

“He solved all the problems at a stroke.”

(他一下子解决了所有问题。)

stroke of luck — 指意外的好运或幸运的事情突然发生。

“Winning the lottery was a real stroke of luck.”

(中彩票真是走了大运。)