Pamper



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 纵容, 过分关怀
• ［英］ v. 纵容, 过分关怀 ( to treat with excess or extreme care)
• ［同］ 近形词: hamper ( 妨碍; 大篮子) ; tamper ( 损害, 窜改) ; camper ( 露营者)
• ［例］ pamper one's child ( 娇惯孩子)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (pampered; pampering)

• Etymology: Middle English, probably of Dutch origin; akin to Dutch dialect pamperen to pamper
• Date: 14th century
• 1. archaic to cram with rich food ; glut
• 2.
  • a. to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention <pampered their guests>
  • b. gratify, humor <enabled him to pamper his wanderlust — New Yorker>
• Synonyms: see indulge
• ? pamperer noun

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