gently
英 ['dʒentlɪ]
美 ['dʒɛntli]
英語の語源
- gently (adv.)
- early 14c., "befitting one of gentle rank, as of good family," from gentle + -ly (2). Meaning "quietly, softly, without rudeness, gradually" is from 1550s.
例文
- 1. If your child 's temperature rises，sponge her down gently with tepid water.
- 子供の体温が上昇したら、スポンジにぬるま湯をつけて体を軽く拭きます。
- 2.He gently opened the throttle，and the ship began to ease forward.
- 彼は軽くアクセルレバーを緩めて、汽船はゆっくりと前進し始めた。
- 3.Salt the stock to your taste and leave it simmering very gently .
- 自分の好みに合わせてスープに塩を加え、弱火でゆっくり煮込みます。
- 4.He laid his hand gently on the crown of her head.
- 彼は彼女の頭の上に手を軽く置いた。
- 5.The boat was rocking gently to and fro in the water.
- ボートは水の中で軽く揺れている。
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