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.
与狗不同，猫并不会摇摇尾巴迎接主人、也不会热情洋溢对主人献上一吻，但这并不是说它们对其人类小伙伴没有真情实感。

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.”
猫只不过以更为细微的方式表达情感，你只要基本了解猫的行为和肢体语言，看看你的猫咪有哪些微不足道表达“我爱你”的方式。

Head bumps and leg rubs
顶顶脑袋磨磨腿

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.
猫的臭腺集中在身体某些部位，如脸颊和脑袋。你的猫咪若是冲你摩挲脑袋和脸蛋，那它就是用气味来给你做标记，把你视为它的家庭成员之一。

Grooming sessions
舔毛时分

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.
舔毛也是猫散播气味来标记领地的方式。若你有多只猫咪，你或许看到过它们相互舔毛，你的猫咪伙伴通过分享气味来营造归属感。

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.”
你的猫猫看着你然后慢慢合上眼，这表示它和你在一起心满意足。事实上，这种缓缓眨眼的行为享有“猫咪之吻”的美称。

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.
滚过来、滚过去，露出猫肚皮毫无疑问是信任的标志，表示你的猫咪在你身边感到舒适惬意。

Kneading
揉来碾去

When kitties knead your lap, it means they’re relaxed and content. As kittens, continuing the action into adulthood can express comfort.
要是猫咪在你腿上揉来碾去，就说明它们感到轻松、满意。对于猫咪而言，成年后继续如此表示其心满意足。

Kitty underfoot
猫咪缠绕足下

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.
要是你进进出出房间都有你的猫咪朋友跟着你、跳上你附近的桌子和柜台、你每走一步都紧跟在旁，那显而易见它喜欢你的陪伴。

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.
打招呼时通常尾巴高高竖起，这样你就知道你的猫咪见到你很高兴。尾巴竖起、末梢弯成问号也表示对你熟悉友好和喜欢。

Purring
咕噜咕噜叫

A happy cat may express affection by purring when he's curled up in your lap or rubbing against your leg.
猫开心的时候盘在你腿上蹭来蹭去，咕噜咕噜叫着表达喜爱之情。

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