"dotes" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈdoʊt

DOHTS

UK

dˈəʊts

DOHTS

释义

To show a lot of love or affection for someone, often in an excessive or gentle way. Usually used for older people giving tenderness to children or pets.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdoʊt

英式英语

dˈəʊts

简化发音

美式

DOHTS

英式

DOHTS

语境中听

She dotes on her grandchildren, always bringing them gifts.

My father dotes on our cat, feeding her special food every day.

The teacher dotes on her favorite student.

Everyone can see how much he dotes on his little dog—their bond is adorable.