gently
adverb
Definitions of gently adverb
- B2
in a calm, kind, or soft manner
平靜地；溫和地；輕柔地
He carefully picked up the baby from the crib.
他小心地從嬰兒床抱起嬰兒。
She smiled gently at the children.
她溫柔地對孩子們微笑。
The breeze blew gently through the leaves.
微風輕輕地吹過樹葉。
in a manner that is without force or strength
輕輕地；不費力地
She placed the vase down gently to avoid breaking it.
她輕輕地把花瓶放下，以免打破它。
He gently stroked the kitten’s head.
他輕輕地撫摸小貓的頭。
The technician moved the equipment gently.
技術人員輕輕地移動設備。
in a manner that is slightly or gradually
逐漸地；緩慢地
The sunlight fell gently on the hillside.
陽光緩緩地照在山坡上。
Her fear gently subsided over time.
她的恐懼隨著時間逐漸消退。
The prices will increase gently.
價格將逐漸上漲。
Idioms
- Gently does it!
This phrase is used to advise someone to proceed with caution and not to rush.
小心行事！
• Be careful with these glasses, gently does it!
小心這些玻璃杯，慢慢來！
- gently does it!
An expression used to advise someone to proceed slowly and carefully.
小心為上！
• When moving these glasses, be careful! Gently does it!
移動這些玻璃杯時要小心！慢慢來！