pet
UK/pet/US
IELTSTOEFLA1
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
Loanwordpetother
=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.