1640s, "show of endearment, display of regard," from French caresse (16c.), back-formation from caresser or else from Italian carezza "endearment," from caro "dear," from Latin carus "dear, costly, beloved" (see whore (n.)). Meaning "affectionate stroke" attested in English from 1650s.
caress (v.)
1650s, from French caresser, from Italian carezzare "to cherish," from carezza "endearment" (see caress (n.)). Related: Caressed; caressing.
雙語例句
1. Margaret took me to one side, holding my arm in a gentle caress.
瑪格麗特將我拉到一邊，輕輕地撫摸著我的胳膊。
來自柯林斯例句
2. But when she tried to caress him, the boy shunned her.
可是當她底手去撫摸他底時候, 他又躲閃開了.
來自漢英文學 - 中國現代小說
3. But who will understand me and caress away my tears?
不過誰能了解我,抱我,撫慰我 呢 !
來自漢英文學 - 中國現代小說
4. He prescribed his fiancee's reception of his caress.