fawn

• 名词，指幼鹿，通常不满一岁，常带有斑点皮毛。也可指浅黄褐色。

A noun referring to a young deer, typically less than a year old, often characterized by its spotted coat.

1. A2formal

   A young deer, especially one less than a year old.

   幼鹿

   • The fawn stayed close to its mother in the forest.
   • We spotted a spotted fawn hiding in the tall grass.
   • The fawn's coat helps it blend into the woodland environment.

2. Light brown colorB1formal

   A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the coat of a young deer.

   浅黄褐色

   • She wore a beautiful fawn-colored coat.
   • The walls were painted a soft fawn shade.
   • His shoes were a classic fawn suede.

   同义词beigebuffcamelecrukhakisandtantawnywheat

• 动词，指过分地讨好、奉承或表现出谄媚的依恋；也指动物通过舔舐、蹭鼻或摇尾巴等方式表达亲昵。

A verb used to describe the act of showing excessive flattery or affection, often in a servile manner, or (of an animal) to show affection by licking, nuzzling, or wagging its tail.

1. Show excessive flatteryC1formal

   To praise someone excessively or behave in a servile way to gain favor.

   讨好

   • The assistant fawned over the celebrity at the event.
   • He fawns on his boss hoping for a promotion.
   • She fawned over the wealthy guests at the party.

   同义词bootlickcringeflattergrovelkowtowtoadytruckle

   反义词condemncriticizeinsultrebukescorn

2. Show affection (of animals)B2informal

   To show affection or delight, especially by wagging the tail or licking (used for dogs).

   撒娇（动物）

   • The puppy fawned on its owner when she came home.
   • The dog fawned over the children in the park.
   • He fawned over the kitten as it purred in his lap.

   同义词cuddlenuzzlesnuggle