gently

🇺🇸 /ˈdʒentli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdʒentli/
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adverb
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in a soft and light way, not rough or hard

She patted the baby's back gently to help him sleep.

她轻轻地拍着婴儿的背,帮助他入睡。

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in a calm and kind way

He spoke gently to comfort his friend who was sad.

他温和地说话,安慰他悲伤的朋友。

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sloping very slowly and smoothly

The hill rises gently, making it easy to walk up.

山坡缓缓上升,走上去很容易。

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used to say 'be careful'

Gently! That glass is very fragile and could break.

小心!那个玻璃杯很脆弱,可能会碎。

translation

adv. 轻柔地, 温和地, 平缓地, 小心地