Caressing
Pronunciation:/kəˈrɛs.ɪŋ/
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 爱抚
- 抚摸
Definitions
verb
Definition
To touch someone gently in a loving or affectionate way.
In ZH
以温柔或有爱的方式轻轻触摸某人。
Examples
- As the cat sat on her lap, she couldn't help but start caressing it, imagining it was a fluffy cloud from the sky.
- After listening to the news about the stock market, he began caressing his forehead, wondering if he should invest in 'unicorn' companies instead.
- The dog loved when his owner came home, immediately rolling over for a caressing belly rub, as if to say, 'I survived another day without you!'
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, caressing is seen as an expression of love and intimacy, often between family members, friends, or romantic partners.
adjective
Definition
Having the quality of being gentle and loving, often used to describe a soothing or pleasant sensation.
In ZH
具有温柔和爱的特质，通常用于描述舒缓或愉快的感觉。
Examples
- She spoke in a caressing tone, as if trying to convince the cat to stop ignoring her after she accidentally stepped on its tail.
- The caressing breeze on a warm summer's day can make you feel like you are floating in heaven, unless it's a windy day, then you might be floating into a tree!
- His caressing words were so sweet that even the sugar in the cake felt jealous of the attention they were getting.
Cultural Notes
While describing something as caressing can be flattering, it is mostly used in a poetic or romantic context, adding a layer of intimacy to the description.