fuss over
fuss over — phrasal verb
- fuss overbase form
- fusses over3rd person singular
- fussing over-ing form
- fussed overpast simple
1. to keep doing small caring things for someone or a pet, far more than is needed,
to keep doing small caring things for someone or a pet, far more than is needed, often as a way of showing how much you love or worry about them
Grandma Linh always fusses over the children, refilling their plates before they finish eating.
fuss over + person, showing affection through extra care
The whole team fussed over the new puppy, taking turns to brush and feed it.
fuss over + animal
Please stop fussing over me; I can carry my own bags to the train.
Caio fussed over every detail of the cake, checking the colour of the icing twice.
The nurses fussed over the tiny baby, wrapping her in two warm blankets.
- dote on
stronger, almost always positive love for a person
- pamper
focuses on spoiling someone with comfort and treats
- mollycoddle
more critical; suggests protecting someone too much
文法句型
fuss over + someone/something
用法筆記
Object can be a person, an animal, or a thing. Often carries a mild note that the attention is more than the situation calls for, even when it comes from love or worry.