gentleness
- IPA[ˈjen(t)əlnəs]
美式
- the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered;softness of action or effect; lightness
noun: gentleness
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered Michael was admired for his gentleness and tolerance her gentleness of manner
- 2. softness of action or effect; lightness the gentleness of his touch the gentleness of diffused light
- ▪ the state of having only gradual inclines the gentleness of the terrain
- 3. archaic a courteous or chivalrous quality attributed to noble birth the gentleness of English civilization is mixed up with barbarities
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- IPA[ˈdʒɛntlnəs]
英式
- the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered: Michael was admired for his gentleness and tolerance her gentleness of manner
Oxford Dictionary