gentleness

英 [ˈdʒentlnəs]

美 [ˈdʒentlnəs]

n.  和（平）缓；柔和；高贵；彬彬有礼

BNC.15939 / COCA.17873

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 文静的；温和的；和蔼的
  Someone who isgentleis kind, mild, and calm.
  1. My son was a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life...
     我儿子是个安静温和的人，喜欢运动和享受生活。
  2. Michael's voice was gentle and consoling.
     迈克尔的嗓音轻柔而且抚慰人心。
• ADJ-GRADED （动作）轻柔的，徐缓的
  Gentleactions or movements are performed in a calm and controlled manner, with little force.
  1. ...a gentle game of tennis...
     不激烈的网球比赛
  2. His movements were gentle and deliberate.
     他的动作舒缓而从容。
• ADJ-GRADED （天气）温和的； （尤指风）和煦的，微弱的
  If you describe the weather, especially the wind, asgentle, you mean it is pleasant and calm and not harsh or violent.
  1. The blustery winds of spring had dropped to a gentle breeze.
     呼啸的春风已经减弱，成了习习的微风。
• ADJ-GRADED （斜坡或弯道）平缓的，不陡的
  Agentleslope or curve is not steep or severe.
  1. ...gentle, rolling meadows...
     缓缓起伏的牧场
  2. There were two passes over 13,000 feet but the slopes were gentle.
     有两个超过13,000英尺的山口，但坡度平缓。
• ADJ-GRADED 微热的
  Agentleheat is a fairly low heat.
  1. Cook for 30 minutes over a gentle heat.
     用文火煮30分钟。

英英释义

noun

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
  1. his fingers have learned gentleness
  2. suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
  3. even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough
  Synonym:softnessmildness
• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
  Synonym:gradualness

双语例句

• Because when you are old, you will only remember that gentleness.
  因为在年老时，你将只会记得这温柔。
• Perceive the meekness and gentleness of the camel's temper, he summon the courage to approach it.
  观察到这头骆驼脾气温顺驯服，他又鼓起了接近它的勇气。
• We learn from an elephant, for example, that power and gentleness are not incompatible.
  我们从一头大象身上学到了力量和温和并非是互斥的；
• I was touched by his gentleness.
  他的温柔让我感动。
• I should want to see the people whose kindness and gentleness and companionship have made my life worth living.
  我想看到这些人，他们的善良、温柔和友情使我的生命值得活下去。
• Show extreme patience, kindness, gentleness, etc.
  表现出极为耐心、和蔼、温柔等。
• And gentleness to oneself is queen.
  温柔对己则是皇后。
• It is peace and gentleness and lightheartedness.
  幸福是一种平和，柔顺和无忧无虑的状态。
• Everyone likes him because of his kindness and gentleness.
  因为他善良温和，所有人都喜欢他。
• But her gentleness and her love made her as beautiful as ever.
  但是她的温柔和爱意使她永远美丽。