Someone's pet theory, project, or subject is one that they particularly support or like.
He would not stand by and let his pet project be killed off.
他不会袖手旁观,任由自己钟爱的项目被否决。
pets
A pet is an animal that you keep in your home to give you company and pleasure.
It is plainly cruel to keep turtles as pets.
把海龟当宠物养显然是残忍的。
a bachelor living alone in a house with his pet dog.
一个与宠物狗独住一栋房子的单身汉。
pets , petting , petted
If you pet a person or animal, you touch them in an affectionate way.
The policeman reached down and petted the wolfhound.
警察伸手摸了摸那条猎狼犬。