pats
A pat is when you tap someone or something lightly, usually with your hand held flat.
He gave her an encouraging pat on the shoulder.
他在她的肩膀上轻拍了一下,以示鼓励。
A pat of butter or something else that is soft is a small lump of it.
Terreano put a pat of butter on his plate.
特里诺把一小块奶油放在他盘子里。
a pat on the back , pat someone on the back
If you give someone a pat on the back or if you pat them on the back, you show them that you think they have done well and deserve to be praised.
The players deserve a pat on the back.
运动员们值得表扬。
pats , patting , patted
If you pat something or someone, you tap them lightly, usually with your hand held flat.
'Don't you worry about any of this,' she said patting me on the knee.
“不要为这事操什么心了,”她说道,轻轻拍了拍我的膝盖。
The landlady patted her hair nervously.
女房东不安地轻拍着她的头发。