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cat

/kæt/

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variant 1: cats

1 · noun

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

猫

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The cat reached a paw into the paper bag to touch the ball inside.

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猫把爪子伸进纸袋，想碰里面的球。

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Pronunciation: /kæt/

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