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
In the pet store, you can find various types of pets, such as birds, rodents, and reptiles.
在宠物店里，你可以找到各种类型的宠物，比如鸟类、啮齿动物和爬行动物。
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
She pets her cat gently, enjoying the soothing purrs that follow.
她轻轻地抚摸她的猫，享受着随之而来的舒缓呼噜声。
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。
After a romantic dinner, they retired to their room and spent the night petting and whispering sweet nothings.
在一顿浪漫的晚餐后，他们回到房间，整晚都在爱抚和低声说着甜言蜜语。
pet
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宠爱的, 偏爱的
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
