patness
拊掌,拊掌声,拊掌声中
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Definitions
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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.
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pat·ted, pat·ting.
- : to strike lightly or gently.
- : to walk or run with light footsteps.
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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.