pussy

pussy — 名詞

1. a cat — this word is most often used by young children, or by adults when speaki

1.名詞A2
釋義

貓咪

兒童用語，指貓

a cat — this word is most often used by young children, or by adults when speaking gently and playfully to a child about a cat

例句

Gabriel told his little girl, 'Look at the pretty pussy sleeping on the sofa.'

Gabriel 對他的小女兒說：「你看沙發上那隻漂亮的貓咪在睡覺。」

child's word for a cat, usually with young children

Minho's younger sister calls every orange cat she sees a 'pussy' because she loves animals so much.

Minho 的妹妹因為很喜歡動物，所以看到每一隻橘色的貓都會喊「貓咪」。

同義詞
  • cat

    the standard, neutral word for the animal; safe in any context

  • kitty

    also childish or affectionate, but less likely to be confused with offensive meanings

  • feline

    formal or scientific term; used in writing about cats as a species

用法筆記

兒童用語（非正式；親切；對兒童說話時使用）。This sense is harmless and affectionate, but the same word also has rude and offensive meanings. Adults should be cautious about using this word in public, as listeners may misunderstand.

常見錯誤

❌I saw a pussy in the garden this morning.' (said to a colleague at work).
✅I saw a cat in the garden this morning.
💡the word "pussy" sounds childish and can be interpreted as a rude word in adult conversation, especially with people you do not know well.

2. the outer sex organs of a woman or girl — this is a rude slang word that should

2.名詞B2
釋義

陰部

粗俗用語，指女性生殖器

the outer sex organs of a woman or girl — this is a rude slang word that should be avoided in polite, formal, or professional settings

例句

The teacher explained that the word 'pussy' is rude slang and students should not use it during class discussions.

老師解釋說「pussy」是粗俗的俚語，學生不應該在課堂討論中使用。

slang term for female genitals, considered rude in most contexts

Lan felt uncomfortable when the man next to her kept using the word 'pussy' instead of the proper medical term.

Lan 覺得很不舒服，因為她旁邊的男子一直用「pussy」這個詞，而不是使用正確的醫學名詞。

同義詞
  • vagina

    the standard medical term; appropriate in clinical, educational, and formal contexts

  • vulva

    a more precise medical term for the external female genitals

  • private parts

    a polite, child-friendly euphemism for the genitals

用法筆記

粗魯用語（粗魯；禁忌；應避免在正式或禮貌場合使用）。This is a very rude word. Do not use it in formal writing, at work, at school, or with people you do not know well. The medical terms 'vagina' and 'vulva' are the correct words to use in healthcare and educational settings. Many people find this word offensive even in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor asked if she had any pain in her pussy.
✅The doctor asked if she had any pain in her vagina.
💡'vagina' is the correct medical term to use with healthcare professionals.
❌He wrote "pussy" in his school health report.
✅He wrote "vagina" in his school health report.
💡using slang in school assignments is inappropriate and may lead to disciplinary action.

3. sexual activity with a woman, especially when referred to in a deliberately crud

3.名詞C1
釋義

性交

冒犯用語，指與女性發生性行為

sexual activity with a woman, especially when referred to in a deliberately crude, degrading, or objectifying way — this word is strongly offensive and using it is likely to cause serious anger or distress

例句

The radio station apologized after a guest used the word 'pussy' as a crude way to describe having sex.

電台在來賓用「pussy」這個詞來粗俗地描述性行為之後，公開道歉了。

offensive slang for sexual intercourse with a woman

Adaeze explained that calling sex 'pussy' is degrading because it reduces women to objects rather than people.

Adaeze 解釋說，用「pussy」來稱呼性行為是帶有貶義的，因為這把女性貶低為物件而非人。

同義詞
  • sex

    the neutral, standard word for sexual activity; safe in any register

  • sexual intercourse

    the formal term, appropriate in medical, educational, and formal writing

  • sleeping with

    a polite euphemism; less direct but respectful

用法筆記

冒犯用語（冒犯；粗俗；貶義）。This is a highly offensive word that degrades women by treating them purely as sexual objects. Using it is likely to cause serious offence, damage relationships, and have professional consequences. The neutral terms 'sex,' 'sexual intercourse,' or 'sleeping with someone' are appropriate alternatives. Never use this word in polite company or professional environments.

常見錯誤

❌They had pussy last night after the party.' (as a neutral statement).
✅They had sex last night after the party.
💡'have sex' is the neutral, non-offensive way to refer to sexual activity. Using 'pussy' turns a neutral statement into a degrading one.
❌He keeps talking about getting pussy.
✅He keeps talking about sleeping with women.
💡the word 'pussy' in this sense objectifies women and should be replaced with respectful alternatives.

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