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31 I can live with a dog— sometimes.
我有时能和狗生活在一起 。
Research has shown that you'll be more successful introducing a dog to a home
研究显示,相比于带一只猫回有狗的家,
where a cat already lives as opposed to vice versa, according to Dr.Warren. But do it gradually.
你会更成功地带一只狗回有猫的家,沃伦医生说 。但是要循序渐进 。
Let them become aware of each other first through a closed door, so they get used to each other's scent.
首先,让它们通过一扇关闭的门感受到彼此的存在,这样它们就能熟悉彼此的味道了 。
Then provide your cat a safe haven—a place the dog can't enter.
然后给你的猫提供一个安全港,一个你的狗不能进入的地方 。
32 I dream when I'm deep in slumber.
我进入深睡眠的时候会做梦 。
About a quarter of most cats' shut-eye, Catster says, is spent in deep sleep—when they're curled up with their eyes closed all the way.
坎斯特说,大多数猫四分之一时间的睡眠都是深睡眠,他们会蜷着身子,一直闭着眼 。
A landmark study in the 1950s suggested that cats may dream about stalking prey and getting into fights.
20世纪50年代的一项具有里程碑意义的研究表明,猫可能会梦到跟踪猎物和打架 。
33 My meows change as I age. Cats may become increasingly vocal as they get older.
我的叫声会随着年龄的增长而变化 。随着年龄增长,猫可能会发出更多声音 。
Why? Age-related dementia and failing eyesight are two potential explanations,
为什么?与年龄有关的老年痴呆和视力减退是两个可能的原因,
John Wright, PhD, a certified applied animal behaviorist at Mercer University, told humanesociety.org.
莫瑟尔大学的应用动物行为学家约翰·赖特博士告诉“humanesociety.org”组织 。
An anxious cat may vocalize more, and a feline who's losing his hearing may also meow louder.
焦虑的猫可能会发出更多声音,听力减退的猫科动物的叫声可能更大 。
Now we turn to Fish. 34 I can recognize humans. Archerfish hunt by shooting a stream of water at insects.
我能认出人类 。喷水鱼通过射水来捕食昆虫 。
Researchers have taken advantage of this special skill to test their ability to recognize human faces.
研究人员已经利用这项特殊的技能来检测他们识别人类脸庞的能力 。
The fish were taught that when they shot water at an image of a specific face on a computer screen, they would receive a snack.
研究人员设定,当鱼向电脑屏幕上特定的人脸图像射水时,它们就会得到一份零食 。
When scientists later showed the fish a variety of faces on the screen, they shot water only at the one that had previously resulted in food.
后来,科学家们在屏幕上向鱼展示了各种各样的脸,它们只向先前能获得食物的那张脸喷水 。
35 I really can be a clown fish.
我真的能成为一只小丑鱼 。
Psychologist Richard Wiseman, PhD, reports that more than half of the fish owners in an online survey for his website, Quirkology, said their fish had a good sense of humor.
心理学家理查德·怀斯曼博士说,在他的网站“怪诞心理学”上的一项在线调查中,超过一半的鱼主人说他们养的鱼很有幽默感 。
In fact, the survey revealed that fish appreciate humor more than cats, horses, and birds—but not as much as dogs do.
实际上,调查揭示,鱼比猫,马和鸟更能领会幽默,但是比不上狗 。
重点讲解
1.aware of意识到
We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.
我们已意识到潜在的问题,并采取了全面的预防措施 。
2.take advantage of利用
You may wish to take advantage of our instructional session.
你应该充分利用我们的教学课程 。
3.a variety of各种各样的
Semiconductor devices can perform a variety of control functions in electronic equipment.
半导体器件在电子设备中能起各式各样的控制作用 。
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