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新加坡一种稀有的猫品种，它体型娇小，性格活泼好动，可以做宠物猫。

DEFINITION

Noun

A cat breed which, although named after Singapore, is rare in the country. It is small in size, active, and suitable as a pet.

由来
  • 新加坡猫原名“新加坡拉猫”(Singapura cat)，又名“可亲它”，这是它另一个名称“Kucinta”的音译。
  • 新加坡猫体型娇小但十分强健。它有着大耳大眼,眼睛带有绿色或金色。它的毛发顺滑贴服，象牙白的毛色带有棕色的斑纹。新加坡猫也非常聪明，性格活泼热情。
  • 新加坡猫的来历至今仍存疑，但普遍认为这个品种原产于新加坡。有说法称新加坡猫过去分布在新加坡的街头与沟渠里，因此也被称为“阴沟猫”。
  • 到了1970年代，移居新加坡的梅多(Meadow)夫妇注意到新加坡猫独特的外形，并将其带去美国进行培育。
  • 1982年，国际爱猫联合会(International Cat Association)接受新加坡猫的注册，而新加坡猫于1988年参加该组织的冠军组比赛，被认可为纯种猫。
  • 1990年，新加坡猫成为新加坡旅游促进局(Singapore Tourist Promotion Board)的吉祥物。在同年举办的“新加坡河猫咪命名比赛”(Name the Singapore River Cats)中，Ang Lian Tin 女士获胜，从此新加坡猫有了别名“可亲它”(Kucinta)。这个名字在马来文里一语双关。由 kucing(猫)和 cinta(爱)两个词语组成，表达了“吾爱吾猫”和“我们都爱猫”的意思。
  • 新加坡河上的加纳文桥(Cavenagh Bridge)边仍有新加坡猫的雕塑，但是部分雕塑已被盗取或损坏。
ETYMOLOGY
  • Formerly known in Mandarin as “新加坡拉猫”, the Singapura cat is also known as “可亲它”, a transliteration of “Kucinta”, another name for this breed.
  • The Singapura cat is very small, but very strong. It has big ears, and green or golden eyes. Its smooth coat is ivory with brown ticking. Singapura cats are known to be smart, vivacious and affectionate.
  • The origin of the Singapura cat is unclear, but it is commonly believed that this breed originated from Singapore. The Singapura cat is also referred to in Mandarin as “阴沟猫” (literally, “drain cat”), as the cat was believed to be found in the streets and drains of Singapore.
  • In the 1970s, Tommy and Hal Meadow, an American couple who were expatriates in Singapore, noticed the unique appearance of the Singapura cats and brought them to the United States for breeding.
  • In 1982, the International Cat Association accepted the registration of the Singapura cat. In 1988, the Singapura cat took part in the championship competition and was accepted as a pure breed.
  • In 1990, the Singapura cat became the mascot of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. In the “Name the Singapore River Cats” competition held in the same year, Ms Ang Lian Tin won the competition with the name “Kucinta”. This name is a pun, combining the Malay words kucing (“cat”) and cinta (“love”) to suggest the meaning “I love my cat” or “We all love cats”.
  • Sculptures of the Singapura cat can be found beside Cavenagh Bridge along the Singapore River, although some have been stolen or damaged.

 

例句
约在 13 年前，“新加坡拉猫” 还在我国街头巷尾游荡，被国人弃之如敝履，身世可怜。（《联合晚报》，25/3/1998）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
About 13 years ago, Singapura cats could still be seen wandering the streets of Singapore. Abandoned by Singaporeans, they led pitiful lives. (Lianhe Wanbao, 25/3/1998)
参考资料
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