pat

• يصف شيئًا مناسبًا أو ملائمًا تمامًا للموقف، وكثيرًا ما يكون ذلك بطريقة تبدو سريعة أو محفوظة عن ظهر قلب. كما يطلق على الكلام المُعدّ سلفًا أو الآلي الذي يأتي بسرعة دون تفكير.

Describes something that is exactly right or appropriate for a situation, often in a way that seems too quick or rehearsed.

1. Superficially plausibleC1formal

   Seeming true or correct but only in a shallow or unconvincing way.

   مقنع سطحيًا

   • His explanation was too pat to be believable.
   • She gave a pat answer that didn't address the real issue.
   • The politician's pat response avoided the difficult questions.

   المرادفاتfacileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   الأضدادconsidereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   مناسب تمامًا

   • Her comment was pat for the occasion.
   • He had a pat phrase ready for every argument.
   • The solution seemed pat, as if it had been prepared in advance.

   المرادفاتappositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   الأضدادimproperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• ظرف يعني 'في اللحظة الأنسب تمامًا' أو 'بطريقة مناسبة تمامًا'. ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'to have something down pat' أي إتقان شيء أو حفظه حفظًا تامًا.

An adverb meaning 'at exactly the right moment' or 'in a way that is perfectly suitable or appropriate.' It is often used in the phrase 'to have something down pat,' meaning to know or remember something perfectly.

1. Completely or perfectlyB2informal

   In a way that is exactly right, often used to describe knowing or having something ready.

   إتقان تام

   • She had her speech down pat after practicing all week.
   • He knows the entire route pat from memory.
   • The comedian had his jokes down pat for the show.

   المرادفاتexactlyflawlesslyperfectlypreciselyto perfection

• اسم يدل على الصوت الناتج عن ضربة خفيفة، أو على لمسة أو تربيبة خفيفة باليد.

A noun referring to the sound produced by a gentle blow, or a light touch or stroke with the hand.

1. Gentle soundA2formal

   The sound made by a light, gentle blow or tap.

   نقرة خفيفة

   • I heard a soft pat on the window.
   • The pat of rain on the roof was soothing.
   • There was a gentle pat as the cat jumped down.

   المرادفاتraptap

2. Light touch or strokeA2formal

   A gentle, friendly touch or stroke, often with the hand.

   لمسة خفيفة

   • She gave the dog a reassuring pat on the head.
   • He felt a pat on his shoulder from behind.
   • A pat on the back is a sign of encouragement.

   المرادفاتcaressdabstroketaptouch

   الأضدادbangblowhitknockpunchslapsmackstrikethumpwhack

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الضرب أو النقر الخفيف باليد على شيء ما، وغالبًا ما يكون تعبيرًا عن المودة أو الموافقة أو لتسوية شيء ما أو تنعيمه.

A verb used to indicate the act of tapping or striking something gently, often with the hand, as a gesture of affection, approval, or to flatten something.

1. Touch gently and affectionatelyA2informal

   To tap or squeeze someone or something lightly and affectionately, often as a sign of fondness or encouragement.

   ربت

   • She patted the dog on the head.
   • He patted her gently on the shoulder to comfort her.
   • The mother patted her child's cheek lovingly.

   المرادفاتcaressclapdabfondlestroketaptouch

   الأضدادhitpunchslapstrike

2. Strike lightlyB1formal

   To hit something or someone with a light, quick motion, often to flatten, shape, or remove something.

   الضرب برفق

   • He patted the dough into a flat circle.
   • She patted the dust off her clothes.
   • The chef patted the steak dry with a paper towel.

   المرادفاتclapdabtap

   الأضدادbeatpoundthump