Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #1712
cat
猫
核心释义
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws.
- 1.
与动物相关的术语。
Terms relating to animals.
- 2.
将文件内容输出到标准输出的Unix命令
A program and command in Unix that reads one or more files and directs their content to the standard output.
- 3.
履带式车辆的缩写
Abbreviation of caterpillar.
- 4.
与事物相关的术语。
Terms relating to things.
Unix系统中的一个程序和命令；毛毛虫的缩写；与事物相关的术语；与动物相关的术语。；将文件内容输出到标准输出的Unix命令
用法In use
The cat curled up on the sofa and fell asleep.
用法提示：名词，指家猫，作为句子的主语。
My neighbor's cat often visits our garden.
用法提示：名词，指家猫，作为所有格修饰的对象。
Cats are known for their agility and independence.
用法提示：名词复数形式，表示猫这一类动物，作为句子的主语。
a cat
She owns a cat.
她养了一只猫。
the cat
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
那只猫在沙发上睡觉。
cats
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- domestic cat
- 家猫
- A domestic cat can be a wonderful pet.家猫可以成为很棒的宠物。
- stray cat
- 流浪猫
- We feed a stray cat that comes to our backyard every evening.我们喂一只每天晚上来我们后院的流浪猫。
- cat owner
- 养猫的人；猫主人
- Being a responsible cat owner means providing proper care.做一个负责任的猫主人意味着提供适当的照顾。
- cat food
- 猫粮
- I bought a new brand of cat food for my kitten.我为我的小猫买了一种新品牌的猫粮。
- cat's meow
- 猫的叫声
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象字母C像猫弯背，A像耳朵，T像尾巴，组合成cat。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：pets、animal references、everyday conversations、children's literature 通常用于日常对话和书面语，指代猫这种动物，语气中性。
语法说明Grammar Note
可数名词
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All above words end with 'at' and rhyme with cat (/æt/). Beware of lookalikes like 'cot' (/kɒt/ or /kɑːt/) or 'cut' (/kʌt/) which have different vowel sounds.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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