gentle

[ˈdʒentl]
  • 释义

  • 文静的;温和的;轻柔的;平缓的;

  • 词义辨析
  • gentle, mild, soft
  • 这组词共同的意思是“温和的”。它们的区别在于:
    1.用于人时, gentle指温和的举动,出于自我克制或对方的体贴; mild则指出于本性; soft指人的性情是温和的、宽厚的、心肠软的、婉转的。例如:
    The boy has gentle spirit.那男孩举止文雅。
    He has too mild a nature to lose his temper.他性情温和,不会发脾气。
    I think the courts are too soft with these young offenders.我认为法院对这些犯法的年轻人太宽厚了。
    2.用于物时, gentle可指事物运动变化的缓和; mild指适度、祥和,给人愉快的感觉; soft可指事物的表面的柔软、光滑或声音的温和、较低的等。例如:
    A warm, gentle breeze was coming from the sea.海面吹来一阵柔和的暖风。
    His eyes were no longer mild but glittered with a suppressed fury.他的目光不再温和,而是迸射出压抑的怒火。
    The fur was as soft as velvet.这毛皮有如天鹅绒般软滑。
  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    a quiet and gentle man

    温文尔雅的男士

    ——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 2、

    Margaret took me to one side, holding my arm in a gentle caress.

    玛格丽特将我拉到一边，轻轻地抚摸着我的胳膊。

    柯林斯例句
  • 3、

    Although a vicious hunter, the lioness was as gentle as a dove when playing with her cubs.

    尽管那只母狮是猎食其他动物的凶残的野兽, 但它同自己的幼崽玩耍时却非常温顺.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 4、

    The spring wind is gentle and caressing.

    春风和畅.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 5、

    He touched the delicate petals with gentle fingers.

    他用手指轻轻触摸娇嫩的花瓣.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 6、

    He was a very gentle boy at heart.

    他实际上是个非常温柔的男生。

    柯林斯例句
  • 7、

    Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man.

    安迪是个谦逊而且彬彬有礼的绅士。

    柯林斯例句
  • 8、

    His gentle manner and honeyed tones reassured Andrew.

    他温和的态度和悦耳的语调使安德鲁消除了疑虑。

    柯林斯例句
  • 9、

    She looked small and gentle and altogether charming.

    她看起来小巧文雅,十分迷人.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 10、

    He is a man of gentle mould.

    他是个性格温和的人.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 11、

    Brooks saluted his new wife with a gentle kiss.

    布鲁克斯温柔地吻了一下他的新娘.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 12、

    The river is broad and gentle.

    江水溶溶.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 13、

    The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.

    呼啸的春风已经减弱，成了习习的微风。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 14、

    A gentle breeze is freely blowing.

    惠风和畅.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 15、

    Being gentle and cultivated is just a scholar's attitude.

    温文尔雅正是学者的态度.

    ——《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 16、

    The wind is gentle and the sun radiant.

    风和日丽.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 17、

    They talked to each other in gentle , dreamy voices.

    他们轻声细语地交谈.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 18、

    A gentle wind disturbed the surface of the water.

    微风拂动水面.

    ——《简明英汉词典》
  • 19、

    His mouth looked deceptively gentle.

    他说话时装作很温柔.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 20、

    You don't expect to hear such bad language from the gentle sex.

    你不能预料会从女性那里听到这样的恶语.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 21、

    a gentle shampoo for frequent washing

    供经常洗发用的柔性洗发剂

    ——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 22、

    He was a gentle, sensitive, lovable man who will be missed by a host of friends.

    他是一个温和、体贴而且可爱的人，许多朋友都会想念他的。

    ——柯林斯例句
  • 23、

    You must be gentle when holding a little baby.

    抱小孩时要轻柔.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 24、

    Our new teacher is gentle towards us.

    我们的新老师对我们很和蔼.

    《简明英汉词典》
  • 25、

    He is very kind [ gentle ] towards his neighbours.

    他对邻居很和气.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • 26、

    She is gentle in touch, manner, and voice.

    她在气质 、 态度 、 声调方面都温柔和蔼.

    《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • 27、

    A gentle current carried them slowly offshore.

    和缓的潮流慢慢地把他们带离了海岸.

    《简明英汉词典》
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