pamper
/ˈpæmpə/ · /ˈpæmpər/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6570 in the learning path
悉心宠爱；娇惯
Definitions
v. To give someone special care, comfort, or excessive attention
悉心宠爱；娇惯
Example
I pamper myself with a warm bath on Sundays.
每到星期天，我都会泡个热水澡犒劳自己。
Parents who constantly pamper their children may unintentionally limit opportunities for them to develop independence.
总是娇惯孩子的父母可能会无意中限制孩子培养独立性的机会。
Collocations
- pamper yourself
- pamper a child
- pamper someone with gifts
Word family
- pampering (n.)
- pampered (adj.)
Synonyms
- indulge
- spoil
Antonyms
- neglect
Usage tip
不一定含贬义；pamper yourself常指犒劳自己。
FAQ
- What does pamper mean?
- To give someone special care, comfort, or excessive attention
- How is pamper pronounced?
- UK /ˈpæmpə/, US /ˈpæmpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
