pet

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pɛt/

Adjective

not-comparable

Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention. / Kept or treated as a pet.

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的用法）大切にされ、愛情を込めて注目される対象 / ペットとして飼われる動物

His pet idea often sparks lively debates in meetings.

彼のお気に入りのアイデアは会議でしばしば活発な議論を引き起こす。

Sense（1）

Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.

a pet child

Sense（2）

Kept or treated as a pet.

pet rock