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gentle

英 [ˈdʒentl]

美 [ˈdʒentl]

adj.  文静的; 慈祥的; 温柔的; 小心的; 温和的; 徐缓的; 平和的; 柔和的
vt.  使温和; 使驯服

过去式:gentled 现在分词:gentling 过去分词:gentled 第三人称单数:gentles 

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同义词辨析

gentlemeekmild【导航词义:温和的】

gentleadj. 温和的,温柔的
〔辨析〕
指人举止、行事等温柔友善的,意在不伤及他人或某物。
〔例证〕
He's a very gentle, caring man.
他是个非常温柔体贴的人。
Love makes all hard hearts gentle.
爱会使所有铁石般的心变温柔。
I answered the phone and a gentle voice introduced herself as Linda .
我拿起电话,传来一个轻柔的声音,自我介绍说名叫琳达。
meekadj. 温顺的,谦和的
〔辨析〕
指性格文静温和、很听话而不爱与人争执的。
〔例证〕
The little girl is as meek as a lamb.
那个小姑娘像羔羊一般温顺。
My secretary is always so meek and mild.
我的秘书总是那么温柔和善。
mildadj. 温和的,温厚的
〔辨析〕
指人性格平和、不轻易发脾气的;也可指天气、批评等温和的。
〔例证〕
a mild climate
温和的气候
He gave the impression of being a rather mild man.
他给大家的印象是一个性情相当温和的人。

牛津词典

    adj.

    • 文静的;慈祥的;温柔的;小心的
      calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way
      1. a quiet and gentle man
        温文尔雅的男士
      2. a gentle voice/laugh/touch
        温柔的声音 / 笑声 / 触摸
      3. She was the gentlest of nurses.
        她是个极其和蔼的护士。
      4. He lived in a gentler age than ours.
        他生活的时代比我们这个时代更平静祥和。
      5. Be gentle with her!
        待她温柔些!
      6. She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion .
        经过一阵细心劝说,她表示愿意来。
      7. He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant .
        他看上去可怕,实际却是个性格温和的巨人。
    • 温和的;徐缓的
      not strong or extreme
      1. a gentle breeze
        和风
      2. the gentle swell of the sea
        缓慢起伏的海浪
      3. Cook over a gentle heat.
        要用文火煮。
    • 平和的;柔和的
      having only a small effect; not strong or violent
      1. We went for a gentle stroll.
        我们溜达去了。
      2. a little gentle exercise
        少量较平和的运动
      3. This soap is very gentle on the hands.
        这肥皂擦在手上非常柔和。
    • 平缓的
      not steep or sharp
      1. a gentle slope/curve/angle
        平缓的斜坡 / 弯道 / 角度

    柯林斯词典

    • ADJ-GRADED 文静的;温和的;和蔼的
      Someone who isgentleis kind, mild, and calm.
      1. My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life...
        我儿子是个安静温和的人,喜欢运动和享受生活。
      2. Michael's voice was gentle and consoling.
        迈克尔的嗓音轻柔而且抚慰人心。
    • ADJ-GRADED (动作)轻柔的,徐缓的
      Gentleactions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
      1. ...a gentle game of tennis...
        不激烈的网球比赛
      2. His movements were gentle and deliberate.
        他的动作舒缓而从容。
    • ADJ-GRADED (天气)温和的; (尤指风)和煦的,微弱的
      If you describe the weather, especially the wind, asgentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
      1. 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。
    • ADJ-GRADED (斜坡或弯道)平缓的,不陡的
      Agentleslope or curve is not steep or severe.
      1. ...gentle, rolling meadows...
        缓缓起伏的牧场
      2. There were two passes over 13,000 feet but the slopes were gentle.
        有两个超过13,000英尺的山口,但坡度平缓。
    • ADJ-GRADED 微热的
      Agentleheat is a fairly low heat.
      1. Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
        用文火煮30分钟。

    英英释义

    verb

    adj

    • marked by moderate steepness
      1. an easy climb
      2. a gentle slope
      Synonym:easy
    • having little impact
      1. an easy pat on the shoulder
      2. gentle rain
      3. a gentle breeze
      4. a soft (or light) tapping at the window
      Synonym:easysoft
    • having or showing a kindly or tender nature
      1. the gentle touch of her hand
      2. her gentle manner was comforting
      3. a gentle sensitive nature
      4. gentle blue eyes
    • quiet and soothing
      1. a gentle voice
      2. a gentle nocturne
    • soft and mild
      1. a gentle reprimand
      2. a vein of gentle irony
      3. poked gentle fun at him
      Synonym:soft
    • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
      1. an aristocratic family
      2. aristocratic Bostonians
      3. aristocratic government
      4. a blue family
      5. blue blood
      6. the blue-blooded aristocracy
      7. of gentle blood
      8. patrician landholders of the American South
      9. aristocratic bearing
      10. aristocratic features
      11. patrician tastes
      Synonym:aristocraticaristocraticalblueblue-bloodedpatrician
    • easily handled or managed
      1. a gentle old horse, docile and obedient
      Synonym:docile

    双语例句

    • A gentle breeze is blowing.
      微风习习。
    • The spring wind is gentle and caressing.
      春风和畅。
    • His voice was deep but gentle, almost sensuous.
      他的声音低沉而温柔,几乎可以说是性感。
    • 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。
    • Being gentle and cultivated is just a scholar's attitude.
      温文尔雅正是学者的态度。
    • His gentle, kindly appearance did not deceive me
      我没有被他文雅和善的外表所蒙蔽。
    • There were two passes over 13,000 feet but the slopes were gentle.
      有两个超过13,000英尺的山口,但坡度平缓。
    • My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
      我儿子是个安静温和的人,喜欢运动和享受生活。
    • Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
      将煎蛋饼放在烤架下用文火烘烤,直到表面凝固。
    • Her aggressive moods alternated with gentle or more co-operative states
      她情绪多变,时而咄咄逼人,时而又显得温柔平和或乐于合作。