handholding
/hand-hohl-ding/US // ˈhændˌhoʊl dɪŋ //
牵手,手持,手持式,握手
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the act of holding hands, especially as a sign or token of affection.
- : constant reassurance and help, especially as an indication of one's interest or confidence: We do a lot of handholding with our clients.
Examples
No wonder we have helicopter parents hellbent on handholding.
There are sometimes long discussions about her unique situation, often handholding, and always personal, safe care.
The handholding broke up in the way bits of metal, suddenly charged positive and negative, would fly apart.
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