英语词汇“pat”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

pat

释义

a light tap, esp with the hand or a flat instrument

a light tapping sound

a small mass of something, e.g. butter

a pat on the back

an expression of congratulation or praise

[Middle English patte, prob of imitative origin]

to strike (something) lightly with the open hand or some other flat surface

to flatten, smooth, or put (something) into place or shape with light blows

He patted his hair into place

to tap or stroke (a person or an animal) gently with the hand to soothe, caress, or show approval

prompt or immediate

suspiciously appropriate; contrived

a pat answer

learned, mastered, or memorized exactly

in a pat manner; aptly or promptly

have something off pat

to have memorized something so that one can say it without hesitation

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