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Patting Meaning in English

word · lemma: pat

ˈpætɪŋ
PAT-ing
pˈætɪŋ
PAT-ing

释义

Gently touching or stroking someone or something with a light, flat hand, usually as a sign of comfort, support, or affection.

用法与细微差别

Used for gentle, light contact—unlike 'hitting' or 'tapping', which can be stronger or more abrupt. Common with 'patting on the back', 'patting a dog', or 'patting someone’s shoulder' for encouragement or comfort.

例句

She is patting her dog gently.

basic

The teacher was patting the students on the back.

basic

He kept patting the baby to help her sleep.

basic

She walked by, patting me on the shoulder for encouragement.

natural

Stop patting yourself on the back—you haven't finished yet!

natural

He came in smiling, patting his pockets for his keys.

natural