gentle /ˈʤɛntl̟/ adjective gentler /ˈʤɛntlɚ/ ; gentlest /ˈʤɛntləst/ gentler /ˈʤɛntlɚ/ ; gentlest /ˈʤɛntləst/ Learner's definition of GENTLE
[also more gentle; most gentle]
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: having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent温和的；温柔的；和蔼的 -
a very gentle man/dog性情非常温和的人/狗
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a dog that is gentle with children对小孩友善的狗
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Your mother has a gentle manner/voice/smile.你的母亲举止文静/嗓音温柔/笑容和蔼。
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gentle eyes柔和的眼神
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a gentle sense of humor善意的幽默感
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a gentle giant [=a large but gentle person or animal]性格温和的巨人/庞然大物
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a : not hard or forceful温和的；徐缓的 -
a gentle rain/breeze/wind细雨/和风
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gentle movements缓缓的移动
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a gentle push轻推
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Apply gentle [=soft] pressure to the area.向这个地方轻轻按压。
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I heard a gentle knock at the door.我听见轻轻的敲门声。
b : not strong or harsh in effect or quality平和的；不严苛的 -
a gentle soap = a soap that is gentle on the skin不伤皮肤的肥皂
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It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling/treatment.这是个微妙的问题，需要小心处理。
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The job requires a gentle touch.这项工作需要稍加润色。
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The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming.这股寒流暗示着我们冬天要来了。
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gentle flavors芳香
— gentleness
/ˈʤɛntl̟nəs/ noun [noncount] — gently
/ˈʤɛntli/ adverb