pat

• 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。

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.

   浅薄而看似有理的

   • 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.

   同义词facileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   反义词considereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   恰如其分的

   • 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.

   同义词appositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   反义词improperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• 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。

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.

   完全正确或恰到好处

   • 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.

   同义词exactlyflawlesslyperfectlypreciselyto perfection

• 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。

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.

   轻拍声

   • 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.

   同义词raptap

2. Light touch or strokeA2formal

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

   轻拍

   • 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.

   同义词caressdabstroketaptouch

   反义词bangblowhitknockpunchslapsmackstrikethumpwhack

• 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。

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.

   轻拍

   • 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.

   同义词caressclapdabfondlestroketaptouch

   反义词hitpunchslapstrike

2. Strike lightlyB1formal

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

   轻拍

   • 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.

   同义词clapdabtap

   反义词beatpoundthump