gentle
🇬🇧 UK/'dʒent(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/'dʒentl/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREA2
Definitions
adj.
Mild, kind, and calm in manner or nature; not rough, harsh, or severe.
温和的,温柔的;轻柔的
v.
To calm or tame an animal; to become gentle.
使温顺;驯服
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.gentle breeze温和的微风
- 2.gentle touch温柔的触摸
- 3.gentle nature温和的性格
Example Sentences
- 1.
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened child.
- 2.
The gentle breeze rustled the leaves softly.
- 3.
She had a gentle nature and was always kind to animals.