Definition: to touch a person or animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way Level: C2
她轻轻地拍了拍狗，它摇着尾巴。
She gently ___patted the dog as it wagged its tail.
好心的陌生人拍了拍迷路孩子的背安慰他。
The kind stranger ___patted the lost child on the back to comfort him.
演出结束后，导演感激地拍了拍每位演员的肩膀。
After the performance, the director ___patted each actor on the shoulder in appreciation.
