新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

gentle

英  [ˈdʒentəl]
    

[ADJ]

    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。