Definitions
n. An animal kept at home for company and pleasure.
宠物
v. To gently touch an animal with your hand.
抚摸
Example
Our pet rabbit loves hiding under the kitchen table.
我们的宠物兔喜欢躲在厨房桌子下面。
Caring for a pet can help children develop responsibility and learn to recognise the needs of others.
照顾宠物能帮助儿童培养责任感，并学会察觉他人的需求。
Collocations
- keep a pet
- a pet owner
- pet care
- pet a dog
Word family
- petting (n.)
Usage tip
动词过去式为petted；英式英语中抚摸也常用stroke。
FAQ
- What does pet mean?
- An animal kept at home for company and pleasure. To gently touch an animal with your hand.
- How is pet pronounced?
- UK /pet/, US /pet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
