Unlike dogs, cats don’t greet their owners with wagging tails and sloppy kisses, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have genuine affection for their human companions.
與狗不同，貓并不會搖搖尾巴迎接主人、也不會熱情洋溢對主人獻上一吻，但這并不是說它們對其人類小伙伴沒有真情實感。

Cats simply express their affection in more subtle ways, and all you need is a basic understanding of feline behavior and body language to see all the little ways your kitty says, “I love you.”
貓只不過以更為細微的方式表達情感，你只要基本了解貓的行為和肢體語言，看看你的貓咪有哪些微不足道表達“我愛你”的方式。

Head bumps and leg rubs
頂頂腦袋磨磨腿

Cats have scent glands concentrated on certain parts of their bodies, including their cheeks and heads. When your kitty rubs her head or face against you, she’s marking you with her scent and claiming you as part of her family group.
貓的臭腺集中在身體某些部位，如臉頰和腦袋。你的貓咪若是沖你摩挲腦袋和臉蛋，那它就是用氣味來給你做標記，把你視為它的家庭成員之一。

Grooming sessions
舔毛時分

Grooming is another way that cats spread their scent to mark territory. If you have multiple cats, you may have seen them grooming each other. By sharing a scent, your feline friend is creating a sense of belonging.
舔毛也是貓散播氣味來標記領(lǐng)地的方式。若你有多只貓咪，你或許看到過它們相互舔毛，你的貓咪伙伴通過分享氣味來營造歸屬感。

Slow blinks
眨眨眼

When your kitty looks at you and slowly closes his eyes, he’s showing that he’s content around you. In fact, this slow-blinking behavior has even earned the nickname “kitty kisses.”
你的貓貓看著你然后慢慢合上眼，這表示它和你在一起心滿意足。事實上，這種緩緩眨眼的行為享有“貓咪之吻”的美稱。

Exposing the belly
露出肚皮

Rolling over and exposing their bellies is a sure sign of trust and shows that your cat is comfortable around you.
滾過來、滾過去，露出貓肚皮毫無疑問是信任的標志，表示你的貓咪在你身邊感到舒適愜意。

Kneading
揉來碾去

When kitties knead your lap, it means they’re relaxed and content. As kittens, continuing the action into adulthood can express comfort.
要是貓咪在你腿上揉來碾去，就說明它們感到輕松、滿意。對于貓咪而言，成年后繼續(xù)如此表示其心滿意足。

Kitty underfoot
貓咪纏繞足下

If your feline friend follows you from room to room, jumps onto tables and counters to be near you and always seems to be right where your step, she clearly enjoys your company.
要是你進進出出房間都有你的貓咪朋友跟著你、跳上你附近的桌子和柜臺、你每走一步都緊跟在旁，那顯而易見它喜歡你的陪伴。

Tail position
尾巴的位置

A tail held straight in the air is often used as a greeting, so you know your kitty is happy to see you. A tail held upright with a curve at the tip like a question mark also indicates familiarity, friendliness and affection.
打招呼時通常尾巴高高豎起，這樣你就知道你的貓咪見到你很高興。尾巴豎起、末梢彎成問號也表示對你熟悉友好和喜歡。

Purring
咕嚕咕嚕叫

A happy cat may express affection by purring when he's curled up in your lap or rubbing against your leg.
貓開心的時候盤在你腿上蹭來蹭去，咕嚕咕嚕叫著表達喜愛之情。

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