tenderness

• 名词，指温柔、关怀或体贴的品质，也指对触碰的身体敏感性。

A noun describing a quality of being gentle, caring, or affectionate, or a physical sensitivity to touch.

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1. Warm affectionB1formal

   A tendency to express warm, gentle, and loving feelings toward someone.

   温柔

   • She spoke with such tenderness that everyone felt comforted.
   • His tenderness toward his children was evident in every gesture.
   • The letter was filled with tenderness and care.

   同义词affectionfondnessgentlenesslovewarmth

   反义词coldnesscrueltyharshness

2. Physical sorenessB1formal

   A feeling of pain or discomfort when a part of the body is touched.

   压痛

   • The bruise still had some tenderness when pressed.
   • He complained of tenderness in his shoulder after the workout.
   • The doctor checked the area for any signs of tenderness.

   同义词achingdiscomfortpainrawnesssensitivitysoreness

3. Compassionate concernB2formal

   Warm, compassionate feelings and concern for the welfare of someone, especially someone vulnerable.

   温柔

   • She felt a deep tenderness for the abandoned puppy.
   • His tenderness toward the elderly patients was remarkable.
   • The nurse's tenderness helped calm the frightened child.

   同义词affectioncarecompassiongentlenesskindnesssympathywarmth

   反义词callousnesscoldnesscrueltyhardnessharshness

4. Positive likingB1informal

   A positive feeling of liking or fondness toward someone or something.

   柔情

   • There was a tenderness in her voice when she spoke about her grandmother.
   • He looked at the old photograph with tenderness.
   • Their friendship was built on mutual tenderness and respect.

   同义词affectionattachmentendearmentfondnesslikinglovewarmth

   反义词aversiondislikeenmityhatredhostility