释义 |
pat on the back2n. phr.1An encouraging tap of the hand on someone's back; a show of sympathy or support. 鼓励;赞扬。◆ I gave her a pat on the back and told her she had done fine work.我鼓励她,说她工作很出色。2A word or gesture of praise or other encouragement; applause. 表扬;鼓励的话。◆ Pats on the back weren't enough; he wanted hard cash.光表扬还不够,他要的是现钱。 |