1. Cat Burlgar (skilled, sneaky burglar/thief)

入室偷盗（偷窃惯犯、入室偷盗的老手）

 

A Cat Burglar is a thief or robber who robs somebody's home in a silent and sneaky way. Think of a cat walking in the dark, with ninja-like movements, almost without making a noise.

“A Cat Burglar”是那种会用安静而狡猾的方式盗窃别人家的小偷或强盗。想象一只在黑暗中行走的猫，它有忍者般的动作，几乎不不会发出任何声响。

 

2. Play Cat and Mouse (to strategically chase, tease, torture)

玩猫捉老鼠的一套（奸诈的追赶，挑衅和折磨）

 

To play cat and mouse is for somebody or something to chase the other in a very strategic, teasing, and game-like way (like a cat chasing and playing with a mouse). Think of a superhero movie when the villain¹ is chasing an innocent person in a cruel, strategic way.

“play cat and mouse”玩猫捉老鼠的游戏，是指某人或某事用战略性的手段挑衅和追逐着其他人（就像猫在追老鼠）。想象在一个超级英雄电影里面，反派人物在用各种残忍狡猾的方式追杀一个无辜善良的人。

 

3. Look What the Cat Dragged In! (an unpleasant surprise to see you)

看看撞上了哪只讨厌猫！（见到你真让人不痛快）

 

This is a way to express surprise, and sometimes disgust at a person who shows up. The person may very well haggard (exhausted, dirty, and/or not in the best shape). We may use this in an ironic² tone to welcome somebody for a pleasant surprise too. If you have a cat that goes outside, you know that they bring back all kinds of unpleasant things. For example, just yesterday my cat Meru walked in with a pigeon [type of bird] in his mouth.

这是用来表达惊讶，而且有时候是讨厌的某人出现时的表达。那个人可能是非常憔悴（筋疲力尽，肮脏，或不在最佳状态）的。我们也可以使用这种讥讽的口吻来欢迎某人带给我们的惊喜。如果你的猫走到外面，你肯定知道他们会带回各种各样肮脏的东西。例如，昨天我的猫回来的时候，嘴里含着一只鸽子。

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