tenderness
UK/'tendәnis/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
Gentle warmth and affection; also, physical sensitivity or soreness when touched.
温柔；亲切；（身体的）触痛
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtenderroot
+
nessstate, quality
=tenderness
Common Collocations
- 1.with tenderness温柔地
- 2.show tenderness表现出温情
- 3.abdominal tenderness腹部压痛
- 4.tenderness and care温柔与关怀
Example Sentences
- 1.
She spoke to the child with great tenderness, calming his fears.
- 2.
The doctor noted tenderness in the patient's abdomen during the examination.
- 3.
His unexpected tenderness toward her surprised everyone who knew him.