| 释义 |
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ca•ress /kəˈrɛs/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a light stroking gesture expressing affection or care.
v. [~ + object] - to touch or stroke lightly in or as if in affection:She caressed the child's hot forehead.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ca•ress (kə res′),USA pronunciation n. - an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, esp. a light stroking or touching.
v.t. - to touch or pat gently to show affection.
- to touch, stroke, etc., lightly, as if in affection:The breeze caressed the trees.
- to treat with favor, kindness, etc.
- Vulgar Latin *caritia, equivalent. to Latin cār(us) dear + -itia suffix of abstract nouns; compare charity
- Italian carezza
- French caresse
- 1605–15
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pat, fondling, hug.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: caress /kəˈrɛs/ n - a gentle touch or embrace, esp one given to show affection
vb - (transitive) to touch or stroke gently with affection or as with affection
Etymology: 17th Century: from French caresse, from Italian carezza, from Latin cārus dear |