the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French
a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat
breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat
Adjective
of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants;
"Maltese customs officers"
例句
A man owned a Maltese dog and a donkey. 有个人，养了一只玛耳太狗和一头驴子。
Language: Maltese and English are both official languages. 语言：官方语言为英语和马耳他语。
English is the official language in Malta along with Maltese. 英语和马耳他语是马耳他的官方语言。
Actress Elizabeth Taylor with her pet Maltese dog, Daisy. 伊丽莎白·泰勒的爱犬戴西从主人身上“遗传”了雍容华贵的气质。
A MAN had an Ass, and a Maltese Lapdog, a very great beauty. 主人有一头驴子，整日关在栏里吃草。
Stewed and stuffed dishes are a central feature of Maltese cuisine. 炖菜和填充类菜肴是马耳他食物的主要特点。
