gentle adj. ⇨gentle (gentle rain/exercise)⇨sensitive1 (a gentle man/voice)gentle
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gentle ♦︎ light ♦︎ mildThese words all describe things that are not strong or extreme and do not hurt or harm you too much.这些词均表示温和的、徐缓的、柔和的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a gentle / light breeze / wind / rain◆gentle / light work / exercise◆a light / mild punishment■gentlenot strong or extreme; not making you tired or hurting you温和的;徐缓的;平和的;柔和的◆the gentle swell of the sea缓慢起伏的海浪◆Cook over a gentle heat.用文火烹煮。◆We went for a gentle stroll.我们溜达去了。◆This soap is very gentle on the hands.这块肥皂擦在手上很柔和。OPPvigorous ⇨ energetic■lightnot strong or extreme; not making you tired or punishing you too much温和的;徐缓的;轻松的;从轻发落的◆The forecast is for light showers.天气预报有小阵雨。◆light traffic来往车辆稀少◆After his accident he was moved to lighter work.他出事故后就改做轻活儿了。◆He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.他被定了个袭警罪,却获从轻判处。OPPheavyⓘ Heavy conditions, activity or punishments are greater or worse than usual. * heavy形容状况严重、活动繁忙或惩罚严厉◆heavy traffic繁忙的交通◆heavy frost / rain / snow严霜;暴雨;大雪◆heavy drinking / fighting过量饮酒;激烈打斗◆The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine.超速驾驶可处以高额罚款。■mildnot strong or extreme; not harming, hurting or punishing you too much温和的;徐缓的;柔和的;从轻发落的◆a mild form of the disease病势不重◆It's safe to take a mild sedative.服用药性不强的镇静剂没有危险。◆It was a very mild criticism but he took it very badly.这是很温和的批评,他却很恶劣地对待。OPPsevere ⇨ serious1NOTE辨析 Gentle, light or mild?Gentle is used especially to describe weather, temperature, work and exercise. Light is used especially to describe weather, work, exercise and punishments. Mild is used especially to describe diseases, drugs, criticism and punishment. It can also describe weather. * gentle尤用于描述天气、温度、工作或运动。light尤用于描述天气、工作、运动和惩罚。mild尤用于描述疾病、药品、批评和惩罚,还可描述天气。 see also mild ⇨ sunny