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单词 kitten
释义

kitten

1 of 2

noun

kit·​ten ˈki-tᵊn How to pronounce kitten (audio)
: a young cat
also : an immature or young individual of various other small mammals

kitten

2 of 2

verb

kittened; kittening
ˈkit-niŋ,
ˈki-tᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce kitten (audio)

intransitive verb

: to give birth to kittens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The couple got quite the scare when their pet kitten, Moke, fell ill. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 In cats, the motherrsquo;s antibodies can travel to her kitten through her milk and attack its red blood cells, Anderson explains. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 23 June 2022 Gabriel Galbraith took a taxi to the Valencia Park mobile clinic from San Ysidro to bring his 4-month-old kitten Ruby to get her vaccinations. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 While recovering in a Foster Hero home, Eggo proved to be just as resilient, loving and playful as any kitten with their sight. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The kitten is now safe and sound with one of Yiadom’s friends, according to the social media post. Amber Randall, sun-sentinel.com, 17 May 2021 Lucky was adopted as a kitten along with his sister Graycie in June 2005. cleveland, 9 June 2022 She’s the owner of Chloe, an 8-year-old beagle, and Chlea, a 9-month-old kitten. Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022 Volunteers 15 and older are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours monthly for 12 weeks and can be a shelter greeter or ambassador or can foster a kitten. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022
Verb
Hilton wore a baby blue dress and kitten heels while Reum sported a dark blue blazer over a black button-down shirt and matching trousers. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Accessories included snakeskin kitten heels and a Miu Miu scarf. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 July 2022 The actress/director kept it similarly low-key in a pair of black pedal pushers, long-sleeve cropped top and slide kitten heels. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022 In this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Liz Bennett works as a stage kitten for a burlesque troupe that's become more family than workplace. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Call it the Euphoria effect, but eyeliner has produced some of the biggest trends of the year—from double wings to kitten eyeliner to fully transparent shapes. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 July 2022 Reunion stories are the best, and to celebrate Endangered Species Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared a happy tale of a Florida panther mom being reunited with her panther kitten. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2022 Cabello further accessorized the look with a pair of Gucci kitten heels, a matching silk choker, and gold hoop earrings. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2022 Some wore luxurious gowns that reminded me of Disney princesses, and others wore kitten heels with cocktail dresses. Essence, 7 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English kitoun, from Anglo-French *kiton, chiton, diminutive of cat, chat cat, from Late Latin cattus

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kitten

noun

kit·​ten ˈki-tᵊn How to pronounce kitten (audio)
: a young cat

kitten 1 of 2

noun

as in kitty
a young cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • kitty
  • cat
  • feline
  • moggie
  • pussycat
  • moggy
  • kit
  • puss
  • pussy
  • house cat
  • tabby
  • mouser
  • alley cat
  • tomcat
  • gib

kitten

2 of 2

verb

as in to litter

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • litter
  • pup
  • kid
  • father
  • whelp
  • sire
  • kindle
  • breed
  • mother
  • calve
  • generate
  • reproduce
  • labor
  • beget
  • spawn
  • propagate
  • multiply
  • get
  • birth
  • have
  • produce
  • bear
  • deliver
  • drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • abort
  • lose
  • miscarry
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