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an animal kept at home for fun and friendship
My favorite pet is a fluffy cat.
我最喜欢的宠物是一只毛茸茸的猫。
a person who gets special treatment, often seen as unfair
He's the boss's pet and gets all the easy jobs.
他是老板的红人,总能得到所有轻松的工作。
a friendly or kind way to talk to someone
Be a pet and help me with this heavy box.
乖一点,帮我搬一下这个重箱子。
to gently touch or stroke an animal or child with love
She loves to pet her dog after school.
她喜欢放学后抚摸她的狗。
to kiss and touch in a romantic or sexual way
They were petting in the park.
他们在公园里亲热。
something you care about or like very much
His pet project is building a treehouse for his pet squirrel.
他最喜欢的项目是为他的宠物松鼠建造一个树屋。