caress

IPA/kəˈres/
KK[kɚˈɛs]IPA/kəˈres/

caress — verb

  • caresspresent simple I / you / we / they
  • caresseshe / she / it
  • caressedpast simple
  • caressing-ing form

1. to pass your hand gently over a person's or animal's skin or hair, or to kiss th

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to pass your hand gently over a person's or animal's skin or hair, or to kiss them, to show that you feel love for them

例句

Ryo gently caressed his daughter's cheek before tucking her into bed.

adverb gently + body part (cheek)

The nurse caressed the scared girl's forehead until she stopped crying.

同義詞
  • stroke

    more general; caress implies greater tenderness

  • fondle

    more intimate and often sexual; caress is more innocent

  • pet

    typically used for animals, not people

  • nuzzle

    involves pressing the nose or face against someone

反義詞
  • slap

    a sharp, forceful hit instead of a gentle touch

  • strike

    any forceful blow, opposite in intention

文法句型

caress + noun phrase (person, animal, or body part)

用法筆記

Often used with adverbs like 'gently' or 'softly' that reinforce the tenderness of the action. The direct object is usually a body part (cheek, face, hair, hand) or a pet.

常見錯誤

❌I caressed the door open.
✅I pushed the door open.
💡'caress' describes gentle, affectionate physical touch, not forceful action.
❌He caressed her by giving her a gift.
✅He caressed her cheek.
💡'caress' requires direct physical contact, not an abstract act of kindness.

caress — noun