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pussy

UK //ˈpʊsi//US //ˈpʊsi//

词源

源自中古英语 'puss'(猫的昵称),可能来自拟声词,模仿猫的声音。俚语用法在20世纪开始流行。

noun

❶ 对猫的昵称,常用于口语中表达亲昵,类似中文的“猫咪”或“小猫咪”。

“Look at that cute little pussy playing with a ball of yarn.”

(看那只可爱的小猫咪在玩毛线球。)

“She loves to cuddle with her pussy every evening.”

(她每天晚上都喜欢抱着她的小猫咪。)

❶ 俚语中用于指代女性生殖器,属于非正式且可能冒犯的用法。

“The song's lyrics contained vulgar references to 'pussy'.”

(这首歌的歌词中包含了关于女性生殖器的粗俗引用。)

“He was criticized for using the word 'pussy' in a derogatory way.”

(他因为以贬义的方式使用“pussy”这个词而受到批评。)

同义词:cat, kitty, feline, pussycat

adjective

❶ 俚语中形容某人胆小或软弱,通常带有贬义。

“Don't be such a pussy and just try the roller coaster!”

(别这么胆小,试试过山车吧!)

“He called his friend a pussy for not wanting to jump off the cliff.”

(他因为朋友不敢从悬崖上跳下去而称他为胆小鬼。)

同义词:cowardly, timid, weak, fearful

常见短语

pussyfoot around — 形容某人做事犹豫不决或过于谨慎,不敢直接行动或表达意见。

“Stop pussyfooting around and tell me what you really think.”

(别再犹豫不决了,告诉我你真实的想法。)