gently
英 /ˈdʒentli/ 美 /ˈdʒentli/
- adv. 轻柔地；温和地In a soft, careful, or kind way.
- adv. 平缓地；缓缓地With a gradual slope or a small, smooth movement.
She gently lifted the kitten out of the basket.
她轻轻地把小猫从篮子里抱了出来。
Health professionals should speak gently to anxious patients to help them feel comfortable during medical examinations.
医护人员应温和地与焦虑的患者交谈，帮助他们在检查时放松下来。
搭配
gently stir 轻轻搅拌speak gently 温和地说话slope gently 呈缓坡
辨析提示
由gentle去掉末尾e再加y构成。
词族
gentle (adj.)、gentleness (n.)
近义 softly、tenderly
反义 roughly、harshly
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