(单词翻译:单击)
Lesson 83. Man's Best Friend
第83课 人类最好的朋友
Of all the animals of the Chinese horoscope, the dog really stands out.
在所有中国的十二生肖当中,狗真的是最突出的。
Which other animal can compare to the dog?
其他有哪种动物能和狗一较长短的?
The horse? No, he's always horsing around.
马吗?不行,它总是在鬼混。
The monkey? No, he's always monkeying around.
猴子吗?也不行,它总是在瞎搞。
The dog is a loyal companion. He makes us feel safe.
狗是一个忠实的伙伴。它使我们感到安全。
He helps us keep thieves out of our homes.
它帮助我们防止小偷闯到我们家里。
The dog has also helped us with our English.
狗也帮了我们英文上的忙。
For example, if there were no dogs, how could people complain about leading a dog's life?
例如,如果没有狗的话,人们又怎么能说生活得连狗都不如?
And how could the weatherman say, "It's raining cats and dogs?"
而气象播报员又怎么能说:“现在正下着倾盆大雨”?
The dog is truly man's best friend.
狗的确是人类最好得朋友。
So the next time a dog lifts a leg to your car, don't get angry.
所以下次有狗对你的车抬起腿时,别生气。
Just let it obey the call of nature.
就让它方便一下吧。