pat
v.(动词)
pat.ted,pat.ting,pats
v.tr.(及物动词)
To tap gently with the open hand or with something flat.
轻拍,轻打:用掌或扁平物轻拍
To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection.
爱抚:轻轻抚摸以示爱意
To mold by tapping gently with the hands or a flat implement.
拍打:通过手或扁平器具拍打塑造
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To run or walk with a tapping sound.
轻轻地走或跑
To hit something or against something gently or lightly.
轻击:和缓地或轻轻地击打某物或抵挡某物
n.(名词)
A light, gentle stroke or tap.
轻轻的抚摸或拍打
The sound made by a light stroke or tap or by light footsteps.
拍打声,轻轻的脚步声:轻轻的抚摸、拍打或轻轻的脚步所发出的声音
A small mass shaped by or as if by patting:
小块:用或好象用轻拍而做成形的小块:
例句:
a pat of butter.
一小块黄油
<习惯用语>pat on the back
A word or gesture of praise or approval:
赞扬:赞扬或同意的话或手势:
例句:
received a pat on the back for doing a good job.
工作干得出色而得到赞扬
来源:
From Middle English [a blow]
源自 中古英语 [击打]
[perhaps of imitative origin]
[可能源于拟声词]
pat
pat 2
adj.(形容词)
Trite or glib; superficially complete or satisfactory:
油腔滑调的; 敷衍了事的:陈腐的或口齿伶俐的;表面上完美的或令人满意的:
例句:
A pat answer is not going to satisfy an inquisitive audience.
敷衍了事的答复不会让追根究底的观众满意
Timely or opportune.
适时的,凑巧的
Suitable; fitting.
合适的;恰当的
Games Being a poker hand that is strong enough to make drawing cards unlikely to improve it.
【游戏】 不要牌的:十分强的扑克手的,以致所抽牌不易再好了
adv.Informal (副词)【非正式用语】
Completely, exactly, or perfectly:
彻底地,正确地,完美地:
例句:
They`ve got the system down pat. He has the lesson pat.
他们开始认真考虑这种制度。他对这课学得很快
来源:
From pat
源自 pat
【引伸】
pat.ly
adv.(副词)
pat.ness
n.(名词)