pet

🇬🇧 UK/pet/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An animal kept at home for companionship or pleasure; a fit of sulkiness or bad temper.

宠物;(口语)闹情绪,生气

v.

To stroke or fondle an animal or person affectionately.

抚摸,爱抚

adj.

Favourite or most cherished; specially treated with affection.

最喜爱的,特别珍视的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
petother
=pet

Common Collocations

  • 1.pet dog宠物狗
  • 2.pet cat宠物猫
  • 3.pet owner宠物主人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The children begged their parents for a pet dog.

  • 2.

    She would pet the cat gently before bed.

  • 3.

    Mathematics was always his pet subject in school.

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