pats

中英词典

pats [pæts]

形容词

1. （英式英语）可爱的；讨人喜欢的 2. （美式英语，非正式）值得赞扬的；出色的

名词

1. （不可数名词）轻拍；抚摸 2. （复数名词）鼓励的拍打声

词语辨析

pats 与 pets

这两个词都有“宠物”这个意思，但pats更侧重于指人们对宠物的爱抚和抚摸，而pets更侧重于指人们与宠物的亲密关系。

词汇扩充

1. pat sb's back 拍某人的背 2. pat sb on the shoulder 在某人肩膀上轻拍 3. pat sb on the head 轻轻拍某人的头 4. pat a dog's head 轻拍狗的头部

近义词

1. stroke 2. caress 3. touch

反义词

1. hit 2. slap

柯林斯词典

pats

名词用法

1. If you give someone a pat, you tap them lightly and usually repeatedly with your hand held flat, as a sign of affection or approval. 2. A pat is a light tap or stroke, as a sign of affection or approval. 3. If you say that something happens at the drop of a hat, you mean that it happens immediately, without any delay or considered thought. 4. If you say that someone has a pat on the back, you mean that they have been praised or rewarded for something that they have done. 5. A pat of butter is a small amount of butter that has been shaped into a flat round shape. 6. If you say that someone has a particular pat or trick, you mean that they have a particular way of behaving or a particular way of doing something, which you find slightly unpleasant or irritating. 7. If you say that someone has a pat answer or a pat explanation for something, you mean that it is too simple and that they have not thought about it properly. 8. Pats are short, quick movements made by a person with their hand or hands, usually while they are looking for something or when they are nervous. 9. If you say that something is off pat, you mean that it is known or learned so well that it can be repeated without effort.

形容词用法

1. If you say that someone is pat or has a pat answer to something, you mean that their answer is too simple and that they have not thought about it properly. 2. If you say that someone's manners, speech, or way of dressing is pat, you mean that it is slightly too perfect and not natural.

牛津词典

pats

名词用法

1. A pat is a light stroke or tap, especially with the palm of the hand, as a sign of affection, approval, or encouragement. 2. Pats refers to a series of light, rhythmic strokes made by a person with their hand or hands, especially to find something or to show nervousness. 3. If something happens at the drop of a hat, it happens instantly or immediately, without any delay. 4. If you give someone a pat on the back, you praise or congratulate them for something they have done. 5. A pat of butter is a small flat square or round piece of butter. 6. If you say that someone has a pat answer for something, you mean that they have an answer that is too simple and that does not show enough thought. 7. If something is known off pat, it is learned or known so well that it can be repeated without effort.

形容词用法

1. If you say that someone's answer or explanation is pat, you mean that it is too simple and that they have not thought about it properly. 2. If you say that someone's manner or way of speaking is pat, you mean that it is slightly too perfect and not natural.

用法

1. He gave the dog a pat on the head. 他轻轻拍了拍狗的头部。 2. The child received a pat on the back for his good behavior. 孩子因为表现良好得到了表扬。 3. She always has a pat answer for everything. 她对所有事情总是有个毫无意义的答案。 4. The butter comes in pats that are easy to spread. 这种黄油是以容易涂抹的小块出售的。 5. He knows his lines off pat. 他把台词背得滚瓜烂熟。 6. The teacher gave him a pat on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement. 老师轻拍了拍他的肩膀以示鼓励。 7. He always has a pat explanation for his mistakes. 他总是对自己的错误有个简单的解释。 8. She always dresses in a pat manner, it's almost too perfect. 她总是穿着非常完美，几乎有点不自然。 9. The dog came over and nudged her hand, looking for a pat. 狗过来用鼻子碰碰她的手，寻求抚摸。 10. He started to drum his fingers in pats on the table, showing his impatience. 他开始在桌子上轻拍手指，显示出他的不耐烦。 11. She always knows the answer off pat. 她对答案了然于胸。 12. The child's cheeks turned pink as she received a pat from her teacher. 孩子收到老师的赞扬，脸颊泛起红晕。 13. He always responds with a pat phrase, never offering any real insight. 他总是用一句老套的话来回应，从不提供任何真正的见解。 14. She gave her cat a pat on the back before leaving for work. 她在上班前给了她的猫一个拍背。 15. The audience gave the performer pats of applause after his outstanding performance. 表演者出色的表演结束后，观众表达了赞许之意。 16. The old man greeted his grandchildren with pats on their heads. 老人用手轻轻拍了拍孙子们的头。 17. The answer seemed too pat to be the correct solution to the problem. 这个答案似乎太过简单，不能成为正确的解决方法。 18. The cat enjoyed a gentle pat from its owner. 猫喜欢主人温柔的抚摸。 19. She always has a pat phrase ready to use in any situation. 她总是准备好了一句适用于任何情况的老套话。 20. The child gave a pat of approval to his dog for obeying his command. 孩子因为狗听命于他的指令而表示赞许。