tenderness
n. 柔软; 温和; 亲切; 心软难处理
1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
2. a pain that is felt when the area is touched
3. warm compassionate feelings
4. a positive feeling of liking;
5. a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
She smiled, politely rather than with tenderness or gratitude.
她只是出于礼貌地笑了笑,而非出于关心或感激。
There is still some tenderness in her tummy.
她的肚子还有点疼。
He felt a brief wave of tenderness towards his old teacher.
他对他年迈的老师湧起了一股爱怜之情.
There was tenderness in his face as he looked at her.
他看着她的时候满脸温柔.
She spoke with loving tenderness.
她亲切慈爱地讲话.