"litter" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 垃圾
• 一窝（动物）

Definition

“Litter” 主要指在公共场所乱扔的垃圾，也可以指一胎出生的一群动物幼崽。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

一般为非正式或中性；指“垃圾”时为不可数名词，“一窝动物”时为可数名词。常见词组：'pick up litter'，'litter box'。不要和动词 'to litter'（乱扔垃圾）混淆。

Examples

There is a lot of litter in the park.

公园里有很多**垃圾**。

Please do not drop litter on the street.

请不要把**垃圾**扔在街上。

The cat had a litter of four kittens.

这只猫生了一**窝**四只小猫。

People who litter make the city look dirty.

随地乱扔**垃圾**会让城市变脏。

I saw a dog with a litter of cute puppies at the shelter.

我在收容所看到一只狗带着一**窝**可爱的小狗。

The beach was beautiful, but sadly covered in litter after the holiday.

海滩很美，但假期后到处都是**垃圾**。