The first animal cafés were places of refuge for homeless cats and dogs. Today, some animal cafés offer customers the chance to hang out with unusual creatures, such as owls, meerkats, and even raccoons.
In Japan, a rabbit café provides a comfortable place for people to pet and feed different species of cute rabbits. Guests can buy a bowl of vegetables and join the rabbits for a meal. For people who love the playful and curious meerkats, they should visit the Meerkat Café in Seoul, South Korea. In the café, meerkats are kept in glass playpens. Customers can spend 10 minutes hugging and taking pictures of them after entering the area.
Those who are afraid of snakes can face their fears by visiting the Tokyo Snake Center. This special animal café features a variety of non-venomous snakes from around the world for visitors to observe. Visitors can even hold snakes with a snake expert by their side.
If you are an animal lover, don’t miss the chance to spend time with a wide range of creatures in animal cafés. They will offer a pleasant experience that will surely put a smile on your face.
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Words in Use
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creature
[ˋkritʃɚ]
n. 生物
=
living thing
Humans are creatures of habit.
人類是慣性動物。
高中 Level 3
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playful
[ˋplefəl]
a. 愛玩的，貪玩的
Healthy puppies and kittens are very playful animals.
健康的小狗和小貓是很愛玩的動物。
高中 Level 3
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curious
[ˋkjʊrɪəs]
adj. 好奇的；古怪的，不尋常的
=
strange
=
unusual
Scientists have always been curious about outer space.
科學家對於外太空始終充滿好奇。
It was curious that my talkative brother was so quiet today.
我那很愛說話的弟弟今天這麼安靜真的是很奇怪。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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hug
[hʌg]
vt. & n. 擁抱
三態
hug / hugged [hʌgd] / hugged [hʌgd]
=
embrace
John gave his girlfriend a big hug when they met at the airport.
在機場見到女友時，約翰熱情地擁抱她。
Dan’s parents hugged him as soon as he returned home after several years’ traveling in Asia.
丹在亞洲旅行多年之後，一回到家，他的父母便立刻擁抱他。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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fear
[fɪr]
n. & vt. 懼怕
The young soldier tried to overcome his fear.
這名年輕的士兵試圖克服他的恐懼。
The boy didn’t even try for fear of failing.
這男孩唯恐失敗，甚至連試一試都不敢。
The boy didn’t even try for fear that he might fail.
這男孩唯恐失敗，甚至連試一試都不敢。
My little sister fears snakes.
我妹妹怕蛇。
高中 Level 2
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feature
[fitʃɚ]
vt. 以……為特色；主打（特色、功能等）
n. 特徵，特色
=
characteristic
=
trait
What are the features of your new smartphone?
你的新手機有什麼特色？
This book features the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。
This book highlights the beauty of nature.
這本書以大自然的美為主題。
The singer’s new album features a song written by a famous Japanese songwriter.
這位歌手的新專輯主打一首知名日本作曲家所寫的歌。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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pleasant
[ˋplɛzənt]
adj. 令人愉快的（多指天氣）；親切友好的
=
agreeable
The weather today is really pleasant―not too cold nor too hot.
今天的天氣極舒適 — 不會太冷也不會太熱。
Ray is a very pleasant guy.
雷是一個很親切友好的人。
高中 Level 2
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refuge
[ˋrɛfjudʒ]
n. 避難 (不可數) ; 避難處 (可數)
The travelers took refuge from the rain in the deserted hut.
旅人在廢棄的小屋裡躲雨。
This part of the mountain was declared by the government as a site of wildlife refuge. 這塊山地被政府公告為野生動物保護區。
高中 Level 5
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unusual
[ʌnˋjuʒʊəl]
a. 稀有的，罕見的
It's not unusual for Tanya to be late for work.
坦雅上班遲到是司空見慣的事。
多益棕色
英檢中級
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species
[ˋspiʃiz]
n. 物種（單複數同形）
We found a strange species of bird on the island.
我們在這座島上發現了一種怪鳥。
Many species of wild animals are endangered. 許多種野生動物都快要瀕臨絕種了。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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playpen
[ˋple͵pɛn]
n. （供幼兒在內玩耍的）圍欄
Practical Phrases
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hang out with sb
和某人一起打發時間
Everyone likes to hang out with Nick because he is so interesting.
每個人都喜歡和尼克一起玩，因為他非常有趣。
