In recent years, more and more pets have been abandoned, and this problem has attracted a lot of public attention. Some people adopt animals on impulse without considering the long-term responsibilities. Others give up their pets because they are too busy, have lost patience, or are facing financial difficulties. Once abandoned, these animals wander the streets, where they can reproduce quickly and spread diseases. What’s worse, they often suffer from hunger or face constant danger. These factors lead to both social and environmental problems.
近年來，越來越多寵物被棄養，這一問題引起了許多公眾的關注。有些人沒有考慮長期的責任就一時衝動領養動物。有些人則因為太忙碌、失去耐心或面臨經濟困難而棄養寵物。一旦被棄養，這些動物就會流落街頭，牠們可能會在街上快速繁殖並傳播疾病。更糟的是，牠們常常飽受飢餓之苦或面臨持續不斷的危險。這些因素導致了嚴重的社會和環境問題。
生活必備字詞：
abandon vt. 丟棄；遺棄
adopt vt. 領養（寵物）
financial a. 財務的
wander vt. 遊蕩
suffer from sth 飽受……之苦
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