英:[mɪ'aʊ]
美:[miˈaʊ]
英:[mɪ'aʊ]
美:[miˈaʊ]
me·ow
mi aU [or] myaU
复数:meows
第三人称单数:meows
现在分词:meowing
过去式:meowed
过去分词:meowed
Noun
1. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
Verb
1. cry like a cat;
"the cat meowed"
猫叫声的表现,1842年,早期为 miaow, miau, meaw(1630年代)。起源于模拟,比较法语 miaou,德语 miauen,波斯语 maw,日语 nya nya,阿拉伯语 nau-nau 和乔伊斯的 mrkgnao。在中文中, miau 意为“猫”。作为英语动词,于1630年代出现, meaw,也有 meawle。比较古法语 miauer “喵喵叫,嚎叫”。相关: Meowed; meowing。
imitative
The first known use of meow was in 1582
merchandise1 of 2noun
the goods that are bought and sold in trade
merchandise2 of 2verb
to buy and sell : tradeespecially: to try to improve sales of goods or services by attractive presentation and publicity
merchandise1 of 2noun
the goods that are bought and sold in trade
merchandise2 of 2verb
to buy and sell : tradeespecially: to try to improve sales of goods or services by attractive presentation and publicity
mercerizeverb
to treat cotton fiber or fabrics with a chemical so that the fibers are strengthened, take dyes better, and often acquire a soft shine
mercerizeverb
to treat cotton fiber or fabrics with a chemical so that the fibers are strengthened, take dyes better, and often acquire a soft shine
mercernoun
a dealer in textile fabrics
mercenary1 of 2noun
one that serves only for wagesespecially: a soldier hired by a foreign country to fight in its army
mercenary2 of 2adjective
serving only for the pay or reward mercenary soldier
mercenary armies
greedy for money
mercenary business owners
mercenary1 of 2noun
one that serves only for wagesespecially: a soldier hired by a foreign country to fight in its army
mercenary2 of 2adjective
serving only for the pay or reward mercenary soldier
mercenary armies
greedy for money
mercenary business owners
mercantileadjective
of or relating to merchants, trade, or commerce
mercantile businesses
meownoun
the characteristic sound of a cat
1 “Ophie! I was just telling you this story about the movie I went and saw last week. Chickadee, believe me when I tell you that the leading man was just the cat’s meow.”
2 No, I can go meow!
不能,我会喵喵叫!
3 The separate dining room showcases custom scenic wallpaper, while the spacious kitchen is a cook’s cat’s meow with marble counters and a large, walnut island with an integrated snack bar.
4 The cub was found in a bush close by, meowing with fear.
5 Not only had she heard it meowing in the dark, but she also saw it make an absolutely stunning leap early one morning.
6 Meow, meow, meow. Meow, Meow, meow.
喵, 喵, 喵. 喵, 喵, 喵.
7 His sole comment on the event was a cranky meow.
8 Several times, over the stir of the wind, I thought I heard a faint meow, but I couldn’t locate the direction.
9 The dog said, "Meow!"
那只狗说道,“喵!”
10 Read Next National Senior cat with ‘sweetest meows’ keeps being overlooked.
11 Two or three mouths wailed in chorus, "Meow, meow."
12 What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder?
13 I can tell you that unicorns are not cats but unicorns don't meow.
我可以告诉你独角兽不是猫,但是独角兽不会叫。
14 I think Meow wants to be petted too.
喵也想被摸头的样子。
15 Tigers even go meow, with an inflection similar to that of domestic cats, but louder and in a deeper range, not as encouraging to one to bend down and pick them up.
16 Meow, meow, meow, meow, we shall have some pie.
“喵, 喵, 喵, 喵, 我们都有馅饼吃了. ”
17 Rondell told us about a former foster mom’s crazy cat that never got neutered and always sat in their sixth-story window meowing at female cats that pranced by on the street below.
18 I heard it land with a thud, saw it moments later, wobbling out from under the shadow of the house, meowing and stumbling forward.
19 This meow is actually a purr mixed with a high-pitched cry.
这种喵呜实际上是猫儿得意时的叫声,但是混合了高频率的哭泣声。
20 As Will came around the corner, his cat Moxie, rose up from her favorite spot under the still-living hydrangea and stretched before greeting him with a soft meow and butting her head against his leg.