壹苹派生活美语　聪明独立的霸道总「柴」

　　When it comes to cuteness, few dogs can compete with Shiba Inus. This medium-sized breed is native to Japan. In addition to their cute looks, Shibas are known for their unique personalities. Although they look like cuddly teddy bears, Shibas have the independent and loyal spirit of a samurai. Shiba Inus are one of the oldest dog breeds. Evidence suggests that they existed in Japan as early as 7000 B.C. In the past, Shibas acted as humans’ hunting partners.

　　说到可爱，很少狗狗能与柴犬相提并论。这种中型犬品种原产于日本。除了可爱的外表之外，柴犬还以其独特的个性而闻名。虽然柴犬看起来像可爱的泰迪熊，但牠们却拥有武士的独立和忠诚精神。柴犬是最古老的犬种之一。有证据表明牠们早在西元前七千年就存在于日本。过去，柴犬是人类的狩猎伙伴。

生活必备字词：

clever　a. 聪明的

loyal　a. 忠诚的，忠心的

exist　vi. 存在

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