spat

• 名词，有几个意思：可以指小争吵或口角，也可以指覆盖脚背和脚踝的布质护套，还可以指幼年的牡蛎或其他双壳类软体动物。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a petty quarrel, a cloth covering for the instep and ankle, or a young oyster or other bivalve.

1. Minor quarrelB2informal

   A petty argument or disagreement, often about trivial matters.

   小争吵

   • They had a spat over who should wash the dishes.
   • The couple's spat was quickly resolved.
   • It was just a minor spat between friends.

   同义词altercationargumentbickeringdisagreementmisunderstandingquarrelrowsquabbletiff

   反义词accordagreementharmonyunderstanding

2. Clothing accessoryC1formalbritish

   A short gaiter covering the shoe instep and ankle, worn in the past as part of formal attire.

   鞋套

   • The gentleman wore white spats with his suit.
   • Spats were fashionable in the early 20th century.
   • He polished his spats before the wedding.

   同义词gaiter

3. Young shellfishC2formal

   A young oyster or other bivalve mollusk, especially one that has settled on a surface.

   幼贝

   • The oyster farm collected spat for cultivation.
   • Spats attach themselves to rocks or shells.
   • The hatchery raises spat for the local seafood industry.

• 动词，指从口中吐出唾液或其他物质，也可用来表示愤怒或轻蔑。

A verb used to indicate the act of ejecting saliva or other substance from the mouth, or to express anger or contempt.

不规则动词

1. Eject salivaA2informal

   To force saliva or other liquid from the mouth.

   吐唾沫

   • He spat on the ground in disgust.
   • The baby spat out the food she didn't like.
   • Don't spit in public places.

   同义词expectorategobhawkspluttersputter

   反义词gulpswallow

2. Say angrilyB2informal

   To say something quickly and angrily.

   怒斥

   • She spat out an insult at him.
   • He spat the words through clenched teeth.
   • 'Get out!' she spat, furious.

   同义词barkhisshurlretortsnapsnarl

3. B1informalbritish

   To rain lightly or in small drops.

   下小雨

   • It's starting to spit with rain.
   • The sky was spitting a few drops.
   • We walked home as it began to spit.

   同义词drizzlemizzlesprinkle

短语动词变体spit outspit up