af·fec·tion·ate /əˈfekʃənət/ ●○○ adjectiveadj LOVEshowing in a gentle way that you love someone and care about them 表示关爱的;深情的 SYN lovingaffectionate towards Jo is very affectionate towards her. 乔对她一往情深。
an affectionate hug 亲切的拥抱
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