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caress

/kɚˈɛs/

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1 · verb

to touch someone or something gently and affectionately

爱抚；轻抚

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She reached down to caress the frightened dog's head.
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她弯下身，轻轻抚摸那只受惊的狗的头。
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Pronunciation: /kɚˈɛs/

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