How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?

She has a very gentle manner with children. Use gentle pressure to remove the stain. The doctor was gentle during the examination.

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Q: What does "gentle" mean?

Soft and mild; not harsh or violent Gentle describes something soft, kind, and not harsh or violent. A gentle person is kind and careful not to hurt others. 'Gentle breeze' is a soft wind. 'Be gentle' is often said when handling delicate things or dealing with sensitive people. The adverb is 'gently.'

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意味: Soft and mild; not harsh or violent

温柔的，轻柔的

suave, gentil, delicado

穏やかな、優しい

부드러운, 온화한

Gentle describes something soft, kind, and not harsh or violent. A gentle person is kind and careful not to hurt others. 'Gentle breeze' is a soft wind. 'Be gentle' is often said when handling delicate things or dealing with sensitive people. The adverb is 'gently.'

Gentle描述柔软、善良、不粗暴或暴力的东西。温柔的人善良而小心，不伤害他人。'Gentle breeze'是柔和的风。'Be gentle'通常在处理精致物品或敏感的人时说。副词是'gently'。

Suave describe algo blando, amable y no áspero ni violento. Una persona gentil es amable y cuidadosa de no lastimar a otros. 'Brisa suave' es un viento ligero. 'Sé suave' se dice a menudo al manejar cosas delicadas o tratar con personas sensibles. El adverbio es 'gentilmente.'

Gentleは、柔らかく、優しく、厳しくない、または暴力的でないものを表します。穏やかな人は優しく、他人を傷つけないように注意します。「Gentle breeze」は穏やかな風です。「Be gentle」は繊細なものを扱うとき、または敏感な人と接するときによく言われます。副詞は「gently」です。

Gentle은 부드럽고, 친절하며, 거칠거나 폭력적이지 않은 것을 묘사합니다. 온화한 사람은 친절하고 다른 사람을 다치게 하지 않도록 조심합니다. 'gentle breeze'는 부드러운 바람을 의미합니다. 'Be gentle'은 섬세한 물건을 다루거나 예민한 사람을 대할 때 자주 사용합니다. 부사형은 'gently'입니다.

例文

She has a very gentle manner with children.
她对孩子非常温柔。
Ella tiene una manera muy gentil con los niños.
彼女は子供に対してとても穏やかな態度を持っています。
그녀는 아이들에게 매우 온화한 태도를 가지고 있습니다.
Use gentle pressure to remove the stain.
用轻柔的力度去除污渍。
Usa presión suave para quitar la mancha.
汚れを取るには優しく押してください。
얼룩을 제거할 때는 부드럽게 눌러주세요.
The doctor was gentle during the examination.
医生在检查时很温柔。
El médico fue gentil durante el examen.
医師は検査中穏やかでした。
의사는 검사 중에 부드럽게 대해 주었습니다.

発音

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場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Old French 'gentil' (noble, courteous, gracious), from Latin 'gentilis' (of the same family or clan), from 'gens' (race, family). The meaning shifted from 'well-born' to 'mild-mannered.'

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

ストーリーと豆知識

From Latin 'gentilis' meaning 'of the same clan,' later evolving through Old French to mean 'well-born' or 'noble.' The modern meaning of soft and kind emerged from the idea that nobility should show refinement and restraint.

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