tenderness
US /ˈten.dɚ.nəs/
UK /ˈten.də.nəs/
名词
1.
温柔, 柔情
gentleness, kindness, and affection
示例:
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He treated her with great tenderness.
他以极大的温柔对待她。
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The mother showed immense tenderness towards her newborn.
母亲对她的新生儿表现出极大的温柔。
2.
疼痛, 压痛
sensitivity to pain or touch
示例:
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He felt a slight tenderness in his knee after the fall.
摔倒后，他感到膝盖有些疼痛。
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The doctor checked for any signs of tenderness in her abdomen.
医生检查了她腹部是否有任何压痛迹象。
3.
嫩度, 鲜嫩
the quality of being easily cut or chewed (especially of meat)
示例:
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The chef was praised for the tenderness of the steak.
厨师因牛排的鲜嫩而受到赞扬。
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Marinating the meat helps to improve its tenderness.
腌制肉类有助于提高其嫩度。