n.

1. 轻拍，轻打[C]
   I gave the cute child a pat.

   我轻轻拍了拍那个惹人喜爱的小孩。

2. 轻拍声[S]
3. （奶油等的）小块[C][（+of）]

vt.

1. 轻拍，抚拍
   The headmaster patted the pupil on the shoulder.

   校长轻轻拍拍那个学生的肩膀。

vi.

1. 轻拍
   Snowflakes were patting against the windowpane.

   雪花轻轻拍打着玻璃窗。

2. 发出轻的拍打声

a.

1. 非常恰当的；适时的
   This is a pat answer.

   这是妥贴的回答。

2. 过分巧合的，不自然的
   His explanation was too pat to be convincing.

   他的解释巧得令人难以置信。

   His excuse was too pat for us to believe.

   他的理由来的太巧合，令我们很难相信。

3. 熟练的，滚瓜烂熟的，陈腔烂调的
   A pat answer is not going to satisfy an inquisitive audience.

   陈腔烂调的答案不能满足好奇的听众。

4. 坚定的，不屈服的

ad.

1. 非常恰当地；适时地；立即
   Her answer came pat.

   她立即回答。

2. 熟练地；滚瓜烂熟地
   The little boy recited the text pat.

   那小男孩流利地背诵了这篇课文。

3. 【口】完全地

v.

1. touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
2. mould or position with gentle taps.

n.

1. a light stroke with the hand.
2. a compact mass of soft material.

adj.

adv.