新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gentle

英 [ˈdʒentəl]

[ADJ]

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ADJ. 形容词

gentler , gentlest
1. 温和的
Someone who is gentle is kind, mild, and calm.
双语例句
例：
My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life.
我儿子是个安静温和的人，他喜欢运动、享受生活。
2. （动作）轻柔的
Gentle actions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
双语例句
例：
a gentle game of tennis.
一场不太激烈的网球比赛。
3. （斜坡或弯道）平缓的
A gentle slope or curve is not steep or severe.
双语例句
例：
gentle, rolling meadows.
缓缓起伏的草地。
4. 微热的
A gentle heat is a fairly low heat.
双语例句
例：
Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
用文火煮30分钟。

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