和cat 有关的习语
有趣的英语习语
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这些都是很常见的英语习语，希望大家每天记几个，平时说话的时候想着用上它们。
1. A cat may look at a king.[字面意思] 猫也可以看国王。
[解释] 无名小卒也可以评论大人物。
人皆可以为尧舜。
不要因为别人的资格不够老，或经验不如你多，就不让他发表意见。
2. A penny saved is a penny earned.[字面意思] 节省一个便士就等于挣了一个便士。
[解释] 省钱是明智的做法。
省一分就是赚一分。
不要因为钱的数目不大就不把它当一回事，瞧不起小钱是不对的，要记住A penny saved is a penny earned这条经验。
3. A watched pot never boils.[字面意思] 眼睛盯着看的壶永远不会开。
[解释] 事情在进行中，不到时候就不会有结果，要水到渠成才行。
心急锅不开。
你着急？着急也没用！用眼睛盯着它看也无济于事，事情不会因为你着急就会有较快的进展。
4. A word to the wise.[字面意思] 送给智者的一句话。
[解释] 给明智而愿意接受别人意见或建议的人提出忠告。
我知道你能听进去话，所以我才跟你这么说。
我说的是正确的，对你有好处，而且我知道你也会听取我的意见。
5. All is well that ends well.[字面意思] 结尾好就意味着一切都好。
[解释] 结局好，一切都好。
出自莎士比亚剧本名。
在开始或中间环节出现的一些小的差错或麻烦无关紧要，没什么大不了的，只要最终的结局令人满意，那就是好的。
6. Bad news travels fast.[字面意思] 坏消息传得快。
[解释] 好事不出门，坏事传千里。
7. Beauty is only skin deep.[字面意思] 美貌只是肤浅的。
【英语习语】Letthecatoutofthebag
【英语习语】Letthecatoutofthebag【英语习语】 Let the cat out of the bag佳中这个习语有一典故。
在中世纪，英国市场上有乳猪出售，由于乳猪会乱动，商人为了运送方便就把猪塞进一个帆布口袋里递给顾客。
然而，有一些不法商人趁顾客不注意，把猫冒充乳猪放进袋子里。
直到顾客回家“把猫从袋子里拿出来（let the cat out of the bag）”，才发现原来是个骗局。
Let the cat out of the bag 从字面意思“让猫从袋中走了出来”，引申出“走漏了风声”、“说走了嘴”、“泄漏秘密’”、“真相大白”等意思。
原版英语例句：1) We’d planned a surprise party for Donna, but some guy she works with let the cat out of the bag, so now she knows.2) Don't forget that this is a secret, so whatever you do, don’t let the cat out of the bag.3) Bob didn't want anyone to know he was sick, but his wife let the cat out of the bag.4) We were going to keep our plans to get married a family secret, but my mother let the cat out of the bag.其他例句：1）Their engagement was to be a secret but the ring on h er finger let the cat out of the bag.他们俩订婚原本想保密的，可是她手指上的戒指却把这个秘密泄露出来了。
关于猫的英语习语 全英文版
• make a cat laugh (very funny） EG: Your joke is enough to make a
cat laugh .
Meaning
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do sth dangerous in order to save others; • to step forward bravely to face the danger; • to take a risk for the good of others.
EG:
• Everybody made suggestion, but no one actually offered to bell the cat. • We didn't know who would put him this delicate question when my friend offered to bell the cat.
A cat has nine lives.
A cat is said to have nine lives because it is more tenacious of life than many animals. People always think that due to the speed, cleverness and flexibility of cats, they can stay alive in most difficult situations when other animals would have been killed, such as a dangerous fall. Now，people use this idiom to metaphorize someone who has great vitality
关于动物的习语
关于动物的习语在英语学习的过程中，笔者积累了一些包含有动物名称的习语，他们在文章或日常口语中使用的频率颇高，愿与读者共享。
一、与“CA T”有关的习语和词组1、cat-and-dog life(在一起居住者)经常吵架的生活。
They lead a cat-and-dog life, so they decided to separated temporarily.他俩老是吵架，于是决定暂时分居。
2、let the cat out of the bag 无意中泄露秘密，露出马脚。
I wanted mother’s present to be secret, but my sister let the cat out of the bag. 给母亲的礼物我原想保密的，可是妹妹却露了马脚。
3、like a cat in hot bricks像热锅上的蚂蚁；如坐针毡。
He was like a cat in hot bricks before his driving test.他面临驾驶考试，紧张得像热锅上的蚂蚁。
4、play cat-and-mouse game with sb. 作弄某人，忽冷忽热。
Marry dumped her boyfriend because he always played cat-and-mouse game with her. 玛丽跟她男朋友分手了，因为他总是对她时好时坏。
5、put/set the cat among the pigeons 引来乱子、是非或麻烦。
The new security guard is a burglar—that will set the cat among the pigeons. 新来的守卫是小偷——这下子可要鸡犬不宁了。
6、no room to swing a cat 没有(生活，工作等)的足够空间。
There’s no room to swing a cat here. 这里地方过于狭窄。
趣谈含cat的习语及谚语
Ever y dog has his day. 瓦块也有翻身日, 人人都有运来时。
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15. put / set the cat among the pigeons 可 能招 惹是 非或麻 烦的 人或 事物
16. cat burglar ( 沿 墙壁 或 水 管 潜入 屋 内 的) 小 偷, 飞贼
17. cat’s-eye 猫眼 二 、含 ca t 的 谚语 1. A cat has nine lives. 猫 有 九 条 命 。 ( 说 明 猫的 生命 力强 , 看 似死 亡 , 却 又活 了过 来 。说 某人 生命 力强时 可以 借用 此语 。) 2. Care killed the cat. 忧 愁 可以 致 猫于 死地。 ( 这是劝解人们不 可过于忧 愁的谚 语 。) 3. At night all cats are grey. 夜 间 所 有 的 猫看 起来 都是 灰 色的 。( 猫虽 有黑 、白 、花 色 之 分 , 但 在 昏 暗 的 夜 晚, 所 有 的 猫 看上 去 都 是灰 色的 。) 4. When the cat is away, the mice will play. 猫儿 一跑 , 老鼠 就闹 。 5. The cat shut its eyes when stealing creams. 掩 耳盗 铃。 6. A cat in gloves catches no mice. 不 下 功夫 就不 会有成 就。 7. The cat would eat fish and would not wet her feet. 想 得到 东西 自己 又怕 费事 。 8. Curiosity killed the cat. 不可 过 于好 奇。 "
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跟猫咪有关的英语习语
外教一对一跟猫咪有关的英语习语01. Has a cat got your tongue?释义：你的舌头被猫咪吃了吗?(说点什么吧?)例句：“Why won’t you say anything? Has a cat got your tongue?”翻译：你怎么不说话?你的舌头被猫吃了吗?02. A cat snap释义：小憩、打盹、短暂休息例句：“I might have a cat nap before dinner.”翻译：晚饭前我想打个盹。
03. A cat burglar释义：飞贼例句：“A cat burglar broke into the bank’s vault and stole a lot of money.”翻译：一个飞贼潜入银行的保险库，偷走了一大笔钱。
04. There are many ways to skin a cat释义：达到目的的手段有很多(条条大路通罗马)例句：“He’s only tried using cheese to catch mice, but as they say “there’s more than one way to skin a cat” and there’s definitely more than one way to catch a mouse!”翻译：他只尝试过用起司来抓老鼠。
但是，条条大路通罗马，一定有其他的方法能抓到老鼠的。
05. A scaredy-cat释义：胆小的人、受到惊吓的人例句：“Don’t be such a scaredy-cat, just try it!”翻译：别害怕，试试看!06. To put the cat among the pigeons外教一对一释义：某语言或行为让大家都生气或者担忧例句：“If we tell the employees we have to fire one of them next week we’ll be putting the cat among the pigeons.”翻译：如果我们告诉员工，下周我们将会裁员，他们一定会很担心。
与猫相关的趣味谚语
与猫相关的趣味谚语.txt52每个人都一条抛物线，天赋决定其开口，而最高点则需后天的努力。
没有秋日落叶的飘零，何来新春绿芽的饿明丽？只有懂得失去，才会重新拥有。
与猫相关的趣味谚语1. 猫cat一词来自古英语catt，威尔士语叫做cath，西班牙语是gato，法语叫chat，德语则是kat，他们都源于拉丁语catus、 cattus或者catta，表示家猫domestic cat，相应野猫wildcat的拉丁语就是feles。
英文里常常把cat叫做pussycat，就跟我们把猫叫做猫咪一样吧？日语的猫读作ねこ neko。
2. 一只猫叫做cat，一群猫要叫什么？有个专用词叫做clowder，比方clowders of cats，还能用cludder或者clutter。
男猫叫做tom哦，原来《猫和老鼠》里头那只不是随便叫的；可要是被阉割过的公猫就要叫做gib了。
母猫叫做molly或者queen，女王诶！小猫咪大家都知道叫做kitten，在英国叫catling。
3. 古埃及人对于猫有着特别的敬畏，因为女神Bastet巴蒂斯特往往以猫的姿态出现；而北欧爱与美的女神弗蕾亚Freyja所乘的战车是两只猫拉动的。
很多古老的宗教认为猫拥有高贵的灵魂exalted souls；而很多文化认为猫多命multiple lives。
日本的招财猫招き猫まねきねこManeki Neko是财富的象征。
4. 和猫有关的习语好些个都涉及发怒。
坏脾气的人，能用a bag of cats表示，想来一袋子猫可不是很抓狂嘛？举例：My boss was a bag of cats yesterday. 老板昨天发飙了诶。
同时hellcat特指发怒的女人，而have kittens也表示易怒，因为中世纪孕妇要是脾气暴，会被认为是中了巫术怀上猫崽挠肚子。
5. 猫狗词组必定大战。
fight like cats and dogs就表示吵得昏天黑地。
猫有关的英语俚语
猫有关的英语俚语Cats have been a part of human life for thousands of years, and it's no surprise that they have become a popular subject of slang and idioms. From their mysterious and independent nature to their playful and curious personalities, cats have inspired a variety of expressions in the English language. Here are some of the most common cat-related slang and idioms you may hear in everyday conversation.1. Cat's meow: This phrase is used to describe something that is excellent or outstanding. It's thought to have originated in the 1920s, when flappers would use it to describe something fashionable or desirable. Today, it can be used to describe anything that is particularly impressive or noteworthy.Example: "That new sports car is the cat's meow."2. Cool cat: This is a term used to describe someone who is stylish, confident, and calm under pressure. It can also be used to describe someone who is generally well-liked and respected.Example: "He's such a cool cat - he always knows what to say in a difficult situation."3. Copycat: This term is used to describe someone who imitates or copies the actions or ideas of another person. It's thought to have originated from the behavior of cats, who are known for copying the actions of other cats.Example: "She's such a copycat - she always tries to copy my hairstyle and clothes."4. Cat burglar: This is a term used to describe a thief who specializes in stealing from homes or buildings without being detected. The term is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, when burglars would often climbinto buildings using the agility and grace of a cat.Example: "The police suspect that a cat burglar is responsible for the recent break-ins in the neighborhood."5. Cat nap: This is a short nap or rest, usually taken during the day. It's thought to have originated from the behavior of cats, who are known for sleeping for short periods throughout the day.Example: "I'm going to take a quick cat nap before the meeting."6. Cat's out of the bag: This phrase is used to describea secret that has been revealed or exposed. It's thought to have originated from the practice of dishonest merchants who would sell customers a piglet in a bag, but would secretly switch it for a cat. If the cat escaped from the bag, the merchant's scheme would be exposed.Example: "I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party."7. Curiosity killed the cat: This is a warning against being too curious or nosy. The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea that cats are naturally curious, and may get themselves into dangerous situations as a result.Example: "Don't ask too many questions - you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat."8. Let the cat out of the bag: This phrase is similar to "cat's out of the bag," but is used to describe someone who has unintentionally revealed a secret.Example: "I didn't mean to let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party - it just slipped out."9. When the cat's away, the mice will play: This is a warning against leaving things unattended or unsupervised. The phrase is thought to have originated from the idea that cats are natural predators of mice, and that the mice will take advantage of the cat's absence to engage in mischief.Example: "I'm worried about leaving the kids home alone - you know what they say, when the cat's away, the micewill play."10. Fraidy-cat: This is a term used to describe someone who is easily frightened or timid. It's thought to have originated from the behavior of cats, who are known for being wary of unfamiliar situations.Example: "He's such a fraidy-cat - he's afraid of his own shadow."In conclusion, cats have played a significant role in shaping the English language, and their influence can be seen in a variety of slang and idiomatic expressions. Whether you're a cat lover or not, these expressions are afun and interesting way to explore the rich and diverse world of the English language.。
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和cat 有关的习语
1.Look like the cat that ate the canary:形容一个人得意洋洋的样子。
Eg：I think he is too proud. He always looks like the cat that ate the canary
2.Play cat and mouse with someone:对某人欲擒故纵，戏弄某人
3.That looks like something that the cat dragged in :看起来像什么脏得一塌糊涂。
Eg: I cannot undersstand why her dress always looks like something that the cat dragged in
4.cat’s meow :不同凡响，妙极了
5.a fraidy/caredy cat :胆小鬼
A copycat :盲目的模仿者
Fat cat:很有钱的人，美国政治运动的出资人
Cat nap:打盹
6.let the cat out of the bag :泄露秘密，真相大白
7.has the cat got your tongue?(口)猫把你的舌头叼去了吗？你为什么不吭声？
8.when the cats away,the mice will play.:山中无老虎，猴子称大王
9.curiosity killed the cat :好奇心害死猫，好奇惹祸
10.there is not enough room to swing a cat:连摇摆猫的空间都不够，表示房间窄的难以转身
11.agree like cats and dogs:（口）像猫和狗一样合不来。
形容完全合不来
12.enough to make a cat laugh:机器可笑，让人笑掉大牙
13.enough to make a cat speak:令人惊讶，事情太出奇
14.it rains cats and dogs :下倾盆大雨
15.like a cat on hot bricks :局促不安，想热锅上的蚂蚁
16.that’s like putting the cat near the goldfish bowl:引狼入室
17..the cat did it :不是我干的
18.the cat jumps :形式清楚了
19.the cat shuts its eye when stealing cream:掩耳盗铃
20.the cat would eat fish and would not wet her feet:形容想得到某种东西又害怕承担风险。