She patted down unruly wisps of hair.

她用手把翹起的頭髮輕輕拍平。

The cook patted down some lumps in the pastry.

廚師在餡餅上輕輕地拍進幾塊糖。

He patted the boy on his head.

他輕輕地拍了拍這個男孩的頭。

It's safe to pat the dog on its back but not on its nose.

拍狗的脊背可以,但可別拍它的鼻子。

Most children dislike being patted on the head.

大部分兒童不喜歡別人拍自己的頭。

When he won the first place in the high jump, everyone patted him on the back and congratulated him.

他獲得跳高第一名時,大家向他表示讚揚和祝賀。

All the members of the team gathered round him, patting him on the back.

所有隊員都圍在他的四周對他表示稱讚。

Her performance wasn't so wonderful— I don't know why she has to pat herself on the back.

她的演出並不十分完美——我不懂她為何沾沾自喜。