Fondle



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 抚弄, 抚摸
• ［英］ v. 抚弄, 抚摸 ( to stroke or handle in a tender and loving way; caress)
• ［记］ 来自fond ( 喜爱的) +le -> 爱抚;
• ［同］ 参考: fondness ( 爱好)

Webster Collegiate

verb (fondled; fondling)

• Etymology: frequentative of obsolete fond to fondle
• Date: 1694
• transitive verb
  • 1. obsolete pamper
  • 2. to handle tenderly, lovingly, or lingeringly ; caress
• intransitive verb
  • to show affection or desire by caressing
• ? fondler noun

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