Pet
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宠物, 家养动物
an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home
例子
Jane 's pet is a fluffy and playful golden retriever.
简的宠物是一只毛茸茸又爱玩的金毛猎犬。
02
发脾气, 闹情绪
a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
03
宠儿, 最爱
a special loved one
to pet
01
抚摸, 宠爱
to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention
Transitive: to pet an animal
例子
The children eagerly petted the friendly dog at the animal shelter.
孩子们在动物收容所热切地抚摸着友好的狗。
02
抚摸, 爱抚
to touch or caress someone or something gently and affectionately
Intransitive
例子
The couple spent the evening petting on the park bench, oblivious to the world around them.
这对夫妇在公园的长椅上爱抚着度过夜晚，对周围的世界浑然不觉。
pet
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宠爱的, 偏爱的
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
