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

ruОписывает что-то, что идеально подходит или уместно в данной ситуации, часто таким образом, что кажется слишком быстрым или заученным.esDescribe algo que es perfectamente adecuado o apropiado para una situación dada, a menudo de un modo que parece demasiado rápido o ensayado.frQualifie quelque chose qui convient parfaitement ou qui est approprié à une situation, souvent d'une manière qui semble trop rapide ou apprise par cœur.deBeschreibt etwas, das perfekt passt oder in einer Situation angemessen ist, oft so, dass es zu schnell oder einstudiert wirkt.ptDescreve algo que se encaixa perfeitamente ou é apropriado para a situação, muitas vezes de um jeito que parece rápido demais ou ensaiado.zh形容某事物恰好合适或贴切，常带有事先准备好的、机械或过于流利的意味。arيصف 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.

1. Superficially plausible C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПоверхностно правдоподобныйessuperficialmente plausiblefrsuperficiellement plausibledeOberflächlich plausibelptSuperficialmente plausívelzh浅薄而看似有理的arمقنع سطحيًا

   Synonyme: facileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   Antonyme: considereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suited C1 formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   • 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.

   ruТочно подходящийesoportuno, justofrexactement adaptédeGenau passendptPerfeitamente adequadozh恰如其分的arمناسب تمامًا

   Synonyme: appositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   Antonyme: improperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• patter comparative form
• pattest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'в самый подходящий момент' или 'идеально подходящим образом'. Часто используется во фразе 'to have something down pat', что означает знать или помнить что-то в совершенстве.esAdverbio que significa 'en el momento más oportuno' o 'de una manera perfectamente adecuada'. Se usa a menudo en la expresión 'to have something down pat', que implica saber o recordar algo a la perfección.frAdverbe signifiant « au moment le plus opportun » ou « d'une manière parfaitement adaptée ». S'emploie souvent dans l'expression « to have something down pat », qui signifie connaître ou retenir quelque chose à la perfection.deAdverb, das 'im genau richtigen Moment' oder 'auf perfekt passende Weise' bedeutet. Wird oft in der Wendung 'to have something down pat' verwendet, was bedeutet, etwas perfekt zu beherrschen oder auswendig zu können.ptAdvérbio que significa 'no momento exato' ou 'de forma perfeitamente adequada'. É usado com frequência na expressão 'to have something down pat', que significa saber ou lembrar algo com perfeição.zh副词，表示“正好在恰当时刻”或“恰到好处地”。常用于短语“to have something down pat”，意为完全掌握或熟记某事。arظرف 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.

1. Completely or perfectly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruИдеально или назубокesperfectamente, exactamentefrparfaitement, exactementdePerfekt oder genauptPerfeitamente ou de corzh完全正确或恰到好处arإتقان تام

   Synonyme: exactlyflawlesslyperfectlypreciselyto perfection

• more pat comparative form
• most pat superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее звук, издаваемый при лёгком ударе, или лёгкое прикосновение или поглаживание рукой.esSustantivo que designa el sonido producido por un golpe suave o ligero, así como un toque o caricia suave hecha con la mano.frSubstantif désignant un bruit produit par une tape légère, ou une caresse ou un contact doux fait avec la main.deSubstantiv, das den Laut bezeichnet, der bei einem leichten Schlag entsteht, oder eine leichte Berührung bzw. ein sanftes Streicheln mit der Hand.ptSubstantivo que designa um toque leve ou batidinha com a mão, geralmente carinhoso; também o som produzido por esse toque leve. Pode indicar ainda uma quantidade pequena de algo, como um pouco de manteiga.zh名词，指轻拍、轻打时发出的声音，或用手轻轻触碰、抚摸的动作。arاسم يدل على الصوت الناتج عن ضربة خفيفة، أو على لمسة أو تربيبة خفيفة باليد.

1. Gentle sound A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛёгкий стукesSonido suave de una palmada ligerafrbruit léger d'un petit coupdeLeises KlopfenptBatida levezh轻拍声arنقرة خفيفة

   Synonyme: raptap

2. Light touch or stroke A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПохлопываниеesPalmaditafrPetite tape amicaledeSanfte BerührungptTapinhazh轻拍arلمسة خفيفة

   Synonyme: caressdabstroketaptouch

   Antonyme: bangblowhitknockpunchslapsmackstrikethumpwhack

• pats plural form
• pats' possessive plural form
• pat's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия легкого постукивания или удара по чему-либо, часто рукой, как жест привязанности, одобрения или для того, чтобы что-то разгладить.esVerbo que denota la acción de dar golpecitos suaves o palmaditas a algo o alguien, a menudo con la mano, como gesto de cariño, aprobación o para alisar algo.frVerbe désignant l'action de taper légèrement ou de toucher doucement quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent avec la main, comme geste d'affection, d'approbation ou pour aplatir une surface.deVerb, das ein leichtes Klopfen oder Schlagen mit der Hand bezeichnet, oft als Zeichen von Zuneigung, Zustimmung oder um etwas glatt zu streichen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de bater levemente com a mão ou os dedos em algo, geralmente como gesto de carinho, aprovação ou para alisar. Também pode significar dar uma palmadinha leve.zh动词，指用手轻轻拍打或触摸某物，常表示亲昵、赞同或安慰，也可指把某物拍平。arفعل 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.

1. Touch gently and affectionately A2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПогладитьesDar palmaditasfrtapoter affectueusementdeSanft streichelnptFazer carinhozh轻拍arربت

   Synonyme: caressclapdabfondlestroketaptouch

   Antonyme: hitpunchslapstrike

2. Strike lightly B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПохлопатьesdar palmaditasfrtapoterdeLeicht klopfenptBater de levezh轻拍arالضرب برفق

   Synonyme: clapdabtap

   Antonyme: beatpoundthump

• patted past participle
• patted past simple
• patting present participle
• pats third person singular