pet

• 指作为宠物饲养的、供人陪伴或娱乐的动物；也指受宠爱的、被特别喜爱的人或事物。

Describes an animal kept for companionship or pleasure, or something that is treated as a favorite.

1. Favorite or cherishedA2informal

   Denoting something that is a particular favorite or is treated with special affection.

   宠爱的

   • That's my pet theory about why the project failed.
   • He has a pet peeve about people being late.
   • Her pet subject is ancient history.

   同义词cherisheddarlingdearfavoredfavoritespecialtreasured

   反义词dislikedneglected

• 指作为宠物饲养的动物，通常为陪伴、娱乐或出于喜爱而养在家中；也可指特别受宠爱的人。

A noun referring to a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship, pleasure, or affection.

1. Domestic animalA1formal

   An animal kept for companionship or pleasure, rather than for work or food.

   宠物

   • She has a pet cat named Whiskers.
   • Many people consider dogs to be loyal pets.
   • He takes his pet rabbit for a walk in the park.

2. Favourite personB2informal

   A person who is treated with special favor or affection, often in a slightly derogatory sense.

   宠儿

   • The teacher's pet always gets the best grades.
   • He's the boss's pet, so he gets all the easy tasks.
   • Don't be such a pet; you're not the only one here.

   同义词darlingfavoritefavouritegolden boy

• 动词，指用手轻轻抚摸或拍打动物以表示喜爱。

A verb used to indicate the act of stroking or patting an animal gently as a sign of affection.

1. Stroke or caressA1formal

   To touch or stroke an animal gently as a sign of affection.

   抚摸

   • She loves to pet her cat every evening.
   • He gently petted the dog behind its ears.
   • Children should be taught how to properly pet animals.

   同义词caressfondlenuzzlepatstroke

   反义词abusebeathitkickmistreatneglectpunchslapstrike

2. Show affectionB1informal

   To touch someone in a gentle, loving way.

   抚摸

   • They were petting each other on the park bench.
   • She petted his arm while they talked.
   • The couple spent the evening petting and cuddling.

   同义词caresscuddlefondlepatstroke

   反义词hitkickpunchslapstrike