pets
US /pets/
UK /pets/
複數名詞
寵物
domesticated animals kept for companionship or pleasure
範例:
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Many people enjoy having pets like dogs and cats.
許多人喜歡養狗和貓等寵物。
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The shelter is full of abandoned pets looking for new homes.
收容所裡到處都是被遺棄的寵物，它們正在尋找新家。
動詞
撫摸, 愛撫
to stroke or caress an animal affectionately
範例:
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She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
她喜歡一邊看電視一邊撫摸她的貓。
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The child gently petted the rabbit's soft fur.
孩子輕輕地撫摸著兔子柔軟的皮毛。