1540s, of animals, "process of bringing forth young in a single birth," verbal noun from present participle of litter (v.). Meaning "act of furnishing with bedding" is from c. 1600. That of "act of dropping litter" is from 1900.
双语例句
1. She was silent for a while, lost in thought, staring at the books littering the room.
一时间她默不作声，直想得入了神，双眼直愣愣地盯着房间里扔得到处都是的书。
来自柯林斯例句
2. My punishment for littering was several hours of picking up trash.
我因乱扔杂物而受到的处罚是捡几小时垃圾.
来自辞典例句
3. I read the letters, none of them very revealing, that is littering his writing table.
我读了散放在他书桌子上的一些信, 找不到头绪.
来自辞典例句
4. We should also confine spitting or littering in public places.
我们还应限制随地吐痰以及随处乱倒垃圾.
来自互联网
5. Special Magistrates handle minor offences such as littering and traffic contraventions.
