early 14c., "befitting one of gentle rank, as of good family," from gentle + -ly (2). Meaning "quietly, softly, without rudeness, gradually" is from 1550s.
实用例句
1. If your child's temperature rises, sponge her down gently with tepid water.
如果你孩子的体温上升，就用海绵蘸上温水轻轻地擦拭她的身体。
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2. He gently opened the throttle, and the ship began to ease forward.
他轻轻松开油门杆，轮船开始缓缓前行。
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3. Salt the stock to your taste and leave it simmering very gently.
根据自己的口味给原汤加点盐，然后用文火慢炖。
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4. He laid his hand gently on the crown of her head.
他把手轻轻放在她的头顶上。
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5. The boat was rocking gently to and fro in the water.
