patting
US /ˈpætɪŋ/
UK /ˈpætɪŋ/
名词
拍打, 轻拍
the action of lightly touching someone or something with a flat hand
示例:
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He gave the dog a gentle patting on the head.
他轻轻地拍了拍狗的头。
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The rhythmic patting of the rain on the window was soothing.
雨点有节奏地拍打着窗户，令人感到舒缓。
动词
拍, 轻拍
lightly touching someone or something with a flat hand (present participle of 'pat')
示例:
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She was patting her pockets, looking for her keys.
她正在拍打着口袋，寻找钥匙。
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The child was happily patting the cat.
孩子高兴地抚摸着猫。