(免費試讀) 貓派大勝利！台灣養貓人口超車狗狗？從寵物新聞秒懂 surpass、outnumber 等職場神單字與必考分詞構句！

你是貓派還是狗派呢？根據最新調查，台灣的「喵星人」數量竟然首度超越了狗狗 ！

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隨著單身族群增加、都會區居住空間受限，越來越多人自願成為「貓奴」。這不只是一個有趣的社會現象，這篇新聞裡更藏著滿滿的多益與職場必考單字！今天就讓我們跟著這股熱潮，輕鬆學會那些在辦公室與考試中一定會遇到的實用英文吧！

先認識這幾個關鍵字，帶著印象進入閱讀：

surpass 超越	outnumber 數量超過
mandatory 強制性的	contribute to 導致；促成
bolster 強化；支持

 

 

Pet cats outnumber pet dogs, survey shows
Staff writer, with CNA

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The number of pet cats in Taiwan surpassed that of pet dogs for the first time last year, reaching 1,742,033, a 32.8 percent increase from 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday, citing a survey.

By contrast, the number of pet dogs declined slightly by 1.2 percent over the same period to 1,462,528, the ministry said.

Despite the shift, households with dogs still slightly outnumber those with cats by 1.2 percent.

 

However, while the number of households with multiple dogs has remained relatively stable, households keeping more than two cats have increased, contributing to the overall rise in the feline population.

The trend reflects broader social changes, including a growing number of single-person households, Department of Animal Welfare Director Chiang Wen-chuan (江文全) said.

In urban areas, where living spaces are typically smaller, cats are often seen as more suitable pets than dogs, Chiang added.

 

The survey showed that registration rates for both dogs and cats have risen in the past few years.

Dog registration increased from 69.5 percent in 2021 to 77.2 percent last year, while cat registration rose from 58.45 percent in 2023 to 66.48 percent.

However, some pet owners remain unaware that cats are also subject to mandatory registration, following amendments to the Animal Protection Act (動物保護法), which were announced on Dec. 16, 2024 and took effect on Jan. 1, the ministry said.

This highlights the need for greater public awareness, the ministry added.

 

Regionally, dog registration rates remain comparatively low in Chiayi, Yunlin and Changhua counties, at 44.7 percent, 63.6 percent and 66.2 percent respectively, although they have gradually improved over time.

Sterilization rates for dogs have also increased, rising from 66.41 percent in 2021 to 71.75 percent last year.

Neutering rates for female dogs, a key indicator in controlling the stray population, have remained high, suggesting that source management measures are taking effect, although specific figures were not provided, the ministry said.

The ministry said it would continue to bolster oversight, policy guidance and public education in areas with lower registration and sterilization rates to reduce stray animal populations at the source.

　　報告業績只會說 go up 嗎？學會這幾招新聞裡的數據表達法，下次做簡報絕對讓老闆眼睛一亮！

surpass｜(v.) 超越
多益常客！新聞中用來描述台灣寵物貓數量「超越」寵物狗，在職場上表示數量、成就超過對手時非常實用。
• Our sales in Q3 surpassed our competitors.（我們第三季的業績超越了競爭對手。）
• This new cat food surpassed all my expectations!（這款新貓咪罐頭完全超乎我的預期！）

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outnumber｜(v.) 在數量上超過
字首 out- 加上 number，直觀好記！新聞中指出台灣養狗的家庭比例仍稍微「多於」養貓的家庭，比較雙方數量時超級好用。
• The advantages of this project outnumber the disadvantages.（這個專案的優點多於缺點。）

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contribute to｜(phr.) 導致、促成
除了「貢獻」，更常用來表示某個原因「導致」了某個結果，例如多貓家庭增加了整體貓咪數量。
• Stress can contribute to health problems.（壓力會導致健康問題。）
• The doctor warned him about his elevated blood pressure.（醫生警告他要注意自己偏高的血壓。）

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remain relatively stable｜(phr.) 保持相對穩定
據時必備的搭配詞。新聞提到養多隻狗的家庭數量「保持相對穩定」。
• Our client base has remained relatively stable this year.（我們今年的客源保持相對穩定。。）
• My cat's has remained relatively stable.（我家的貓體重一直保持相對穩定。）

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be subject to｜(phr.) 須受...規範、易受...影響
超常考搭配詞！新聞中提到貓咪也「必須接受」強制登記。注意此處的 to 是介系詞，後面必須接名詞或 V-ing。
• All employees are subject to the new company policy.（所有員工都必須遵守公司新政策。）
• Flights are subject to delay due to bad weather.（航班容易因天候不佳而延誤。）

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mandatory｜(adj.) 強制性的、義務的
看到這個字代表「非做不可」。在法律、合約或如新聞中提到的寵物登記規定中極為常見。
• Attending the safety training is mandatory.（參加安全培訓是強制性的。）

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take effect｜(phr.) 生效、起作用
策或法律開始施行的專門用語，新聞用來指動保法修正案正式生效。
• The new working hours will take effect next Monday.（新的工作時間將於下週一生效。）
• The painkiller took effect in just ten minutes.（止痛藥短短十分鐘就起作用了。）

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bolster｜(v.) 強化、支持
比 support 或 strengthen 更高階的單字，官方表示會繼續「強化」監督管理，用在增強信心、強化政策時非常加分。
• We need a marketing campaign to bolster our sales.（我們需要一場行銷活動來提升銷量。）
• He bought a lot of cat toys to bolster his relationship with his cat.（他買了一堆貓玩具來增進跟貓的感情。）

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oversight｜(n.) 監督、管理（或疏忽）
這個字有兩個截然不同的意思，新聞中作「政府的監督與管理」，但在某些情境下也可指「不小心的疏漏」。
• The committee will provide oversight for the new project.（委員會將對新專案進行監督。）
• It was an oversight not to close the window; the cat almost escaped.（沒關窗是個疏忽，貓咪差點跑出去。）

 

single-person household｜(n.) 單身家庭、獨居戶
household 是戶或家庭，新聞中指出養貓趨勢反映了「獨居戶」增加的社會現象，是貼近現代趨勢的實用名詞。