| 释义 |
ca·ress
I. \kəˈres\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: French caresse, from Italian carezza, from caro dear, from Latin carus — more at charity
1. : an act or expression of kindness or affection : endearment
< he exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command — T.B.Macaulay >
2.
a. : a light stroking, rubbing, or patting
b. : kiss
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: French caresser, from Italian carezzare, from carezza caress
1. : to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness : cherish
< the regiment was fed and caressed at station after station — Stephen Crane >
2.
a. : to touch or stroke in a loving or endearing manner : fondle, embrace, pet
< left hand … caresses the boy's face — Henry Adams >
b. : to touch or affect as if with a caress
< echoes that caress the ear > |