Definitions
v. To touch gently several times with a flat hand.
轻拍；抚拍
n. A gentle touch made with a flat hand.
轻拍；抚拍
Example
She patted the dog gently as it fell asleep.
狗渐渐睡着时，她轻轻地拍抚着它。
A gentle pat on the shoulder can offer reassurance, although attitudes towards physical contact vary across cultures.
轻拍肩膀可以让人安心，不过不同文化对身体接触的态度有所不同。
Collocations
- pat someone on the back
- give someone a pat
- pat dry
Synonyms
- tap
- stroke
Usage tip
过去式patted、现在分词patting均双写t。
FAQ
- What does pat mean?
- To touch gently several times with a flat hand. A gentle touch made with a flat hand.
- How is pat pronounced?
- UK /pæt/, US /pæt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
