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pat

/pat/US // pæt //UK // (pæt) //

拍拍,拍,拍拍拍,拍摄

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
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    pat·ted, pat·ting.

    • : to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
    • : to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc.
    • : to strike with light footsteps.
v.无主动词 verb
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    pat·ted, pat·ting.

    • : to strike lightly or gently.
    • : to walk or run with light footsteps.
n.名词 noun
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    • : a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
    • : the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps.
    • : a small piece or mass, usually flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter.

Phrases

  • pat on the back
  • stand pat

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Pat Robertson finished second in the 1988 Iowa caucus, and it was all downhill from there.

  • Pat Robertson wants to talk about the extinction of the gays.

  • Divide the dough in half and very gently pat each half into a round 1-inch-thick disk.

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, place on a sheet pan, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • In Illinois, embattled Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn lost his bid for re-election against Bruce Rauner.

  • Pat Malone, you are fined five dollars for assault and battery on Mike Sweeney.

  • I'm somewhat puzzled to know why they didn't stand pat and make a clean job of us both.

  • Henry gave his younger sister a gentle pat, as she returned with her workbag and fished for the chalk.

  • “He was worth saving,” remarked Stanley, stooping to pat the meek head of the dog.

  • The branches seem to pat the house lovingly and to protect the children when the sun is too hot or the rain comes down too fast.