"cat-like," 1680s, from Late Latin felinus "of or belonging to a cat," from Latin feles (genitive felis) "cat, wild cat, marten," which is of uncertain origin. Hence Modern Latin Felis, the cat genus. As a noun, "a feline animal" (popularly "a domestic cat") from 1861.
例文
1. The 14 lb feline is so fat she can hardly walk.
この14ポンドの猫はこんなに太っていて、ほとんど道も歩けなくなった。
2.She moves with feline grace.
彼女は猫のように優雅に振舞っている。
3.She walks with feline grace.
彼女は足取りが軽い。
4.As a result,humans have learned to respect feline independence.
結果として、人々は猫の独立性を尊重することを学んだ。
5.The awakening was almost feline in its stealthiness.