| 词汇 | gentle |
| 释义 | gentle 1 ENTRIES FOUND: gentle (adjective) gentle /ˈʤɛntl̟/ adjective gentler /ˈʤɛntlɚ/ ; gentlest /ˈʤɛntləst/ gentle /ˈʤɛntl̟/ adjective gentler /ˈʤɛntlɚ/ ; gentlest /ˈʤɛntləst/ Learner's definition of GENTLE [also more gentle; most gentle] 1 : having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent温和的；温柔的；和蔼的 a very gentle man/dog性情非常温和的人/狗 a dog that is gentle with children对小孩友善的狗 Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.你的母亲举止文静/嗓音温柔/笑容和蔼。 gentle eyes柔和的眼神 a gentle sense of humor善意的幽默感 a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]性格温和的巨人/庞然大物 2 a : not hard or forceful温和的；徐缓的 a gentle rain/breeze/wind细雨/和风 gentle movements缓缓的移动 a gentle push轻推 Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area.向这个地方轻轻按压。 I heard a gentle knock at the door.我听见轻轻的敲门声。 b : not strong or harsh in effect or quality平和的；不严苛的 a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin不伤皮肤的肥皂 It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment.这是个微妙的问题，需要小心处理。 The job requires a gentle touch.这项工作需要稍加润色。 The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.这股寒流暗示着我们冬天要来了。 gentle flavors芳香 3 : not steep or sharp平缓的 a gentle slope/hill平缓的斜坡/小山 a gentle curve平缓的弯道 — gentleness /ˈʤɛntl̟nəs/ noun [noncount] the gentleness of his manner他举止文雅 the gentleness of the breeze微风的柔和 — gently /ˈʤɛntli/ adverb She spoke to him gently.她温柔地对他说话。 The vase is very fragile, so handle it gently.花瓶易碎，轻拿轻放。 |
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