kitten

• 幼小的猫，通常指一岁以下的猫。也常用来称呼可爱的小猫。

A young domestic cat, typically under one year of age.

1. A1formal

   A young domestic cat, typically less than one year old.

   小猫

   • The kitten was playing with a ball of yarn.
   • She adopted a tabby kitten from the shelter.
   • Kittens need lots of sleep and proper nutrition.
   • The children were delighted by the fluffy kitten's antics.

   同义词catlingkitty

2. Playful or cute personB1informal

   An informal term for someone who is playful, lively, or attractive, often used as a term of endearment.

   活泼可爱的人

   • She's a little kitten on the dance floor.
   • Come here, you silly kitten!
   • He called her a kitten because of her big, bright eyes.
   • Stop being such a kitten and take this seriously.

   同义词coquetteflirtminxsweetie

• 动词，指猫产下小猫，主要用于猫。

A verb meaning to give birth to kittens, used primarily for cats.

1. To give birth to kittensB1formal

   To give birth to a litter of kittens, typically used for cats.

   生小猫

   • The stray cat is about to kitten in the shed.
   • Our cat kittened three healthy kittens last night.
   • She has been nesting for days before she finally kittened.

   同义词queen

2. To be extremely worried or upsetC1informalbritish

   An informal phrase meaning to become very anxious, angry, or distressed about something.

   极度焦虑不安

   • My mother will have kittens when she sees the mess we made.
   • He had kittens when he realized he lost his wallet.
   • The boss had kittens over the missed deadline.