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单词 fondle
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
fon•dle /ˈfɑndəl/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object], -dled, -dling. 
  1. to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly;
    caress:fondled their newborn baby.
  2. to molest sexually by touching, stroking, etc.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
fon•dle  (fon′dl),USA pronunciation v., -dled, -dling. 
v.t. 
  1. to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly;
    caress:to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
  2. [Obs.]to treat with fond indulgence.

v.i. 
  1. to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
  • fond (verb, verbal) (derivative of fond1) + -le 1685–95
fon′dler, n. 
fon′dling•ly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cuddle, snuggle, pet, pat, stroke.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
fondle /ˈfɒndəl/ vb
  1. (transitive) to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
Etymology: 17th Century: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond1

ˈfondler n
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