| 词组 | gentle |
| 释义 | gentle /ˈdʒentl/ adjective 1. kind, and careful not to hurt anyone or anythingnounsa gentle man/woman/person My mother was a kind gentle woman.gentle fingers/hand Her gentle hand stroked my hair.a gentle smile He looked up at her with a gentle smile.a gentle touch He felt his mother’s gentle touch on his shoulder.a gentle voice “Where does it hurt?” she asked in a gentle voice.gentle persuasion (=speaking kindly in order to persuade someone) With a little gentle persuasion, the boy’s mother got him to go into the classroom.a gentle giant (=a big strong man who is gentle) She described her husband as a gentle giant who wouldn’t hurt a fly.prepositionsgentle with sb/sth Be gentle with the baby.2. not strong, loud, or extremenounsgentle exercise Gentle exercise will help you feel better more quickly.a gentle breeze There was a gentle breeze, just enough to move the curtains slightly.a gentle rain A gentle rain began to fall.gentle pressure Apply gentle pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.prepositionsgentle on sth Use a soap that is gentle on your skin. |
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