Maksud perkataan stroking dalam bahasa Melayu

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stroking

US /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
UK /ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/

Kata Nama

usapan, belai

the action of moving one's hand gently over a surface, typically to show affection or to smooth something

Contoh:
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The cat purred loudly under her gentle stroking.
Kucing itu mendengkur kuat di bawah usapan lembutnya.
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He found comfort in the rhythmic stroking of his dog's fur.
Dia menemui keselesaan dalam usapan berirama bulu anjingnya.

Kata Kerja

mengusap, membelai

moving one's hand gently over a surface, typically to show affection or to smooth something

Contoh:
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She was gently stroking the horse's mane.
Dia sedang lembut mengusap surai kuda itu.
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He spent the evening stroking his beard thoughtfully.
Dia menghabiskan petang mengusap janggutnya dengan penuh pemikiran.