| 例句 |
gentle adj.
⇨ gentle (gentle rain/exercise) ⇨ sensitive 1 (a gentle man/voice)gentle adjective gentle ♦︎ light ♦︎ mildThese words all describe things that are not strong or extreme and do not hurt or harm you too much. 这些词均表示温和的、徐缓的、柔和的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a gentle / light breeze / wind / rain◆gentle / light work / exercise◆a light / mild punishment■ gentle not strong or extreme; not making you tired or hurting you 温和的；徐缓的；平和的；柔和的◆the gentle swell of the sea缓慢起伏的海浪◆Cook over a gentle heat.用文火烹煮。◆We went for a gentle stroll.我们溜达去了。◆This soap is very gentle on the hands.这块肥皂擦在手上很柔和。 OPP vigorous ⇨ energetic ■ light not strong or extreme; not making you tired or punishing you too much 温和的；徐缓的；轻松的；从轻发落的◆The forecast is for light showers.天气预报有小阵雨。◆light traffic来往车辆稀少◆After his accident he was moved to lighter work.他出事故后就改做轻活儿了。◆He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.他被定了个袭警罪，却获从轻判处。OPP heavy ⓘ Heavy conditions, activity or punishments are greater or worse than usual. * heavy形容状况严重、活动繁忙或惩罚严厉◆heavy traffic繁忙的交通◆heavy frost / rain / snow严霜；暴雨；大雪◆heavy drinking / fighting过量饮酒；激烈打斗◆The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine.超速驾驶可处以高额罚款。 ■ mild not strong or extreme; not harming, hurting or punishing you too much 温和的；徐缓的；柔和的；从轻发落的◆a mild form of the disease病势不重◆It's safe to take a mild sedative.服用药性不强的镇静剂没有危险。◆It was a very mild criticism but he took it very badly.这是很温和的批评，他却很恶劣地对待。OPP severe ⇨ serious 1 NOTE 辨析 Gentle, light or mild? Gentle is used especially to describe weather, temperature, work and exercise. Light is used especially to describe weather, work, exercise and punishments. Mild is used especially to describe diseases, drugs, criticism and punishment. It can also describe weather. * gentle尤用于描述天气、温度、工作或运动。light尤用于描述天气、工作、运动和惩罚。mild尤用于描述疾病、药品、批评和惩罚，还可描述天气。 see also mild ⇨ sunny sensitive1 adjective a sensitive and caring man 体贴的男人a sensitive topic 敏感话题sensitive to criticism 一听见批评就不高兴sensitive ♦︎ sympathetic ♦︎ gentle ♦︎ humane ♦︎ compassionate ♦︎ understanding ♦︎ softThese words all describe a person who shows kindness and understanding towards others. 这些词均表示体贴的、有同情心的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / compassionate / understanding towards sb◆sensitive / sympathetic to sb / sth◆a sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate manner / man◆(in) a sensitive / sympathetic / gentle / humane / compassionate way◆(a) sensitive / sympathetic / gentle handling / approach◆sensitive / sympathetic / humane treatment◆a humane / compassionate society■ sensitive (approving) aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings 体贴的；体恤的；善解人意的◆a sensitive and caring man体贴的男人◆She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.她很能体谅别人的感情。◆This type of situation requires a sensitive approach by doctors.这种情形需要医生持一种体恤的态度。OPP insensitive ⇨ insensitive see also sensitivity ⇨ tact ▸ sensitively adverb ◆She handled the matter sensitively and effectively.她谨慎而有效地处理了那件事。■ sympathetic (approving) kind to sb who is hurt or upset; showing that you understand and care about their problems 同情的；有同情心的；表示同情的◆a sympathetic friend / listener / employer有同情心的朋友／听者／雇主◆I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate.我对凯特一点也不同情。◆I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems).要是你想诉诉苦，那就跟我说吧。OPP unsympathetic ⇨ insensitive see also sympathy ⇨ sympathy , sympathize ⇨ sorry for sb , sorry ⇨ upset ▸ sympathetically adverb ◆to nod / look / smile at sb sympathetically向某人点点头／望一眼／笑一笑表示同情■ gentle (approving) calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way 文静的；温和的；温柔的；小心的◆Be gentle with her!待她温柔些！◆She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion.经过一番温和的劝说，她表示愿意来。◆He looks scary, but he's really a gentle giant.他看上去可怕，实际上却是个温和的巨人。OPP rough ⇨ violent ▸ gently adverb ◆She held the baby gently.她轻轻地抱着孩子。◆'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently.“你想念他们，是吗？”他温和地问。■ humane / /hjuːˈmeɪn/ / (rather formal, approving) showing kindness towards people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary 善良的；仁慈的；人道的◆a caring and humane society充满人性关怀的社会◆The animals must be reared in humane conditions.这些动物必须在人道的环境中饲养。OPP inhumane , cruel ⇨ cruel see also humanity ⇨ sympathy ▸ humanely adverb ◆The dog was humanely destroyed.那条狗被人道毁灭了。■ compassionate / /kəmˈpæʃənət/ / (rather formal, approving) feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering 有同情心的；表示怜悯的◆Are these the actions of a compassionate and caring society?难道这就是一个充满同情与关怀的社会的所作所为吗？◆He was granted compassionate leave to visit his mother in hospital.他获准恩恤假去医院看望母亲。 see also compassion ⇨ sympathy ■ understanding (approving) showing sympathy for other people's problems and being willing to forgive them when they do sth wrong 善解人意的；富有同情心的；体谅人的◆She has very understanding parents.她的父母非常体谅她。 see also understand ⇨ understand 2 , understanding ⇨ sympathy noun ■ soft (usually approving) kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering 有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的◆Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤便动了恻隐之心。 OPP hard ⇨ ruthless |