美国国家公共电台 NPR--Pasadena Humane created dating app profiles for dogs needing homes

Pasadena Humane¹ created dating app profiles for dogs needing homes

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Adoption³ fees have been reduced to $14 if you swipe right on a large dog to celebrate Valentine's Day. But don't worry, you can go on a first date or make an adoption appointment before committing.

LEILA FADEL, HOST:

Good morning. I'm Leila Fadel. Some say that dogs can't help but fall in love with their human companions. Perhaps that's why the humane society of Pasadena, Calif., created dating app profiles for dogs needing a permanent home. Adoption fees have been reduced to $14 if you swipe right on a large dog to celebrate Valentine's Day. But don't worry. You can go on a first date or make an adoption appointment before committing to your match. It's MORNING EDITION.

1 humane   

adj.人道的，富有同情心的

参考例句：

• Is it humane to kill animals for food?宰杀牲畜来吃合乎人道吗？
• Their aim is for a more just and humane society.他们的目标是建立一个更加公正、博爱的社会。

2 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

3 adoption   

n.采用，采纳，通过；收养

参考例句：

• An adoption agency had sent the boys to two different families.一个收养机构把他们送给两个不同的家庭。
• The adoption of this policy would relieve them of a tremendous burden.采取这一政策会给他们解除一个巨大的负担。