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Elsa
Hi,could somebody tell me if below sentences are both right?Do they have different meanings? Thank you!
A cat in gloves catches no mice.
A cat with gloves catches no mice.
Feb 26, 2024 12:23 PM
Answers · 6
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个人感觉哈,in更多是“在手套里面的老鼠”,而with更像是“带着手套的老鼠”😜
February 26, 2024
1
I suppose what you are trying to express is
"A cat wearing gloves catches no mice".
February 26, 2024
“In” is a better preposition because the paws of the cat are literally in the gloves. “With” can also be used but you should say “a cat with gloves ON”.
February 27, 2024
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