catty

• 形容一个人（通常指女性）刻薄、恶毒，喜欢用尖酸或隐晦的方式在小事上伤人。

Describes a person, typically a woman, who is spiteful, malicious, or subtly insulting in a petty way.

1. Malicious or spitefulB2informal

   Characterized by subtle or indirect malice, especially in remarks or behavior.

   尖酸刻薄

   • She made a catty comment about her colleague's outfit.
   • His catty remarks were meant to undermine her confidence.
   • The gossip was full of catty observations about the neighbors.

   同义词bitchycuttinghurtfulmaliciousmeannastysnidespitefulvenomousvicious

   反义词benevolentfriendlygood-naturedkind

• 名词，指东南亚使用的各种重量单位，尤指中国的市斤，等于500克。

A noun referring to any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia, especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams.

1. C1formal

   A traditional unit of weight used in Southeast Asia, especially in China, equal to about 500 grams or 1.1 pounds.

   斤

   • The merchant sold the tea by the catty.
   • One catty of rice is enough for a small family meal.
   • The price of gold is often quoted per catty in local markets.