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caress

UK/kә'res/US
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Definitions

v.

To touch or stroke someone gently and lovingly.

爱抚,轻抚,温柔地抚摸

n.

A gentle, loving touch or stroke.

爱抚,轻抚

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
carstem
+
esssuffix
=caress

Common Collocations

  • 1.gentle caress温柔的抚摸
  • 2.tender caress温柔的爱抚

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gently caressed his face with a tender touch.

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