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touches

UK //ˈtʌtʃɪz//US //ˈtʌtʃɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'touchen',来自古法语 'touchier',可能源自通俗拉丁语 '*toccāre',意为“敲击”或“触碰”。

verb

❶ 用手或身体其他部位轻轻接触某物,通常动作短暂且轻柔。

“She touches the painting gently to feel its texture.”

(她轻轻触摸画作,感受它的质感。)

“The baby touches the cat's fur with curiosity.”

(婴儿好奇地触摸猫咪的毛发。)

❶ 在情感或心理上产生影响,使人产生共鸣或感动。

“His speech touches everyone in the audience.”

(他的演讲打动了在场的每一个人。)

“The movie touches on themes of love and loss.”

(这部电影触及了爱与失去的主题。)

同义词:contact, feel, move, affect, stir

noun

❶ 轻微的接触或触碰的动作,通常短暂且轻柔。

“A light touch on the arm made her turn around.”

(手臂上的轻轻一碰让她转过身来。)

“The artist added the final touches to the painting.”

(艺术家为画作添加了最后的修饰。)

❶ 某种风格或特色的细微表现,通常用于艺术或创作中。

“The room has a modern touch with its minimalist design.”

(房间的极简设计带有现代风格。)

“Her cooking always has a personal touch.”

(她的烹饪总是带有个人特色。)

同义词:contact, stroke, detail, feature, style

常见短语

touch base — 与某人联系或沟通,通常用于工作或社交场合。

“Let's touch base next week to discuss the project.”

(我们下周联系一下,讨论这个项目。)

a touch of — 少量的某物,通常用于描述轻微的特征或感觉。

“The soup needs a touch of salt.”

(汤需要加一点点盐。)

lose touch — 与某人失去联系或关系疏远。

“We lost touch after college.”

(大学毕业后我们失去了联系。)