pat
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/pæt/
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/pæt/
to gently touch someone or something with a flat hand, usually to show care or comfort
She gave the child a pat on the back to comfort him.
她轻轻拍了拍孩子的背来安慰他。
a gentle, friendly touch with an open hand
He gave his friend a pat on the shoulder to show support.
他轻轻拍了拍朋友的肩膀表示支持。
a small, flat piece of butter
She added a pat of butter to the hot toast.
她在热吐司上加了一小块黄油。
too quick or simple; not natural or realistic
His pat response did not address the real problem.
他敷衍的回答没有解决真正的问题。