Kitty-corner
意味: Diagonally opposite from something, especially across an intersection.
When giving directions in the Midwest, 'kitty-corner' (also 'catty-corner' in some areas) means diagonally across. It's the standard Midwestern way to describe something at a diagonal — no one says 'diagonally opposite.'
例文
- The pharmacy is kitty-corner from the bank — just cross diagonally. 药店在银行的斜对面——斜着穿过去就到了。«La farmacia está en diagonal frente al banco — cruza en diagonal y ya está.»「薬局は銀行の斜め向かいだよ——斜めに横断すればいい。」약국은 은행 대각선 맞은편이야——그냥 대각선으로 건너면 돼.
- We live kitty-corner from the school, so the kids can walk. 我们住在学校的斜对面,所以孩子们可以走着去。«Vivimos en diagonal frente al colegio, así que los niños pueden ir andando.»「学校の斜め向かいに住んでるから、子供たちは歩いて行ける。」우리 집이 학교 대각선 맞은편이라 애들이 걸어서 다녀.
- Park kitty-corner to the church and you'll see the entrance. 把车停在教堂的斜对面,你就能看到入口了。«Aparca en diagonal respecto a la iglesia y verás la entrada.»「教会の斜め向かいに車を停めれば入口が見えるよ。」교회 대각선 맞은편에 주차하면 입구가 보일 거야.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: giving directions, describing locations, navigation
トーン: casual, helpful
✓ 正しい言い方
- It's kitty-corner from the gas station.就在加油站的斜对面。Está en kitty-corner de la gasolinera.ガソリンスタンドの斜め向かいだよ。주유소 대각선 맞은편이야.
- The park is kitty-corner to our house.公园在我们家的斜对面。El parque está en kitty-corner de nuestra casa.公園はうちの斜め向かいにあるんだ。공원이 우리 집 대각선 맞은편에 있어.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Don't say 'diagonally opposite' in casual Midwest conversation — it sounds overly formal; kitty-corner is the natural term在中西部的日常对话中别说'diagonally opposite'——这听起来太正式了;kitty-corner才是自然的说法No digas 'diagonalmente opuesto' en una conversación informal en el Medio Oeste — suena demasiado formal; kitty-corner es la expresión natural中西部のカジュアルな会話で「diagonally opposite(対角線上の反対側)」とは言わないこと——堅苦しすぎる。kitty-cornerが自然な言い方중서부에서 일상적인 대화 중에 'diagonally opposite(대각선 반대편)'라고 말하지 마세요——너무 격식적으로 들립니다. kitty-corner가 자연스러운 표현입니다
起源と歴史
Derives from the French 'quatre' (four), which entered English as 'cater' meaning diagonal. Over time, 'cater-corner' became 'catty-corner' and then 'kitty-corner' in the Midwest through folk etymology.
文化的背景
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: Midwest — 'kitty-corner' variant dominant in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
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