pets
US /pets/
UK /pets/
复数名词
宠物
domesticated animals kept for companionship or pleasure
示例:
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Many people enjoy having pets like dogs and cats.
许多人喜欢养狗和猫等宠物。
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The shelter is full of abandoned pets looking for new homes.
收容所里到处都是被遗弃的宠物，它们正在寻找新家。
动词
抚摸, 爱抚
to stroke or caress an animal affectionately
示例:
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She loves to pet her cat while watching TV.
她喜欢一边看电视一边抚摸她的猫。
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The child gently petted the rabbit's soft fur.
孩子轻轻地抚摸着兔子柔软的皮毛。