一只兔子的自白

2019-11-07

时代英语·初中 2019年5期

Hello， my name is Rabbit. I have a big family. There are 18 different types （scientists call them species） of rabbits and hares in the world. Some have famous names like “jackrabbit” and “cottontail”.

大家好，我的名字叫兔子，我有一个大家族。世界上有18种不同类型（科学家称之为物种）的兔子。有些兔子很有名，像“长耳大野兔”和“棉尾兔”。

I live on all the continents of the world except Antarctica. I can live in all sorts of places with different weather and temperatures. They include plains， forests， snowy areas and even swamps.

我住在世界上除南极洲以外的所有的陆地上。我能生活在具有不同天气和温度的各种各样的地方，包括平原、森林、雪地，甚至沼泽地。

I usually make my home in shallow holes in the ground called burrows. I sometimes might use another animals burrow instead of digging my own.

我通常把家安在地里的浅洞中，称为“洞穴”。有时我会用其他动物的洞穴而不是自己挖。

Most people think Im really cute. I often have large floppy ears， although they can be small and short too. I have a chubby body， short legs and thick， soft fur.

大多数人认为我很可爱。我通常有一副大大的耷拉的耳朵，有时也可能又小又短。我还有一个浑圆的身体，一双短腿和一身又厚又软的皮毛。

I normally am shades of brown or gray all over， but my fur also can be white， black or even red.

我全身一般是棕色或灰色，但我的毛可能是白色、黑色，甚至是红色。

I can be less than 30cm long to almost 60cm long from nose to tail.

我可能不足30厘米長，也可能从鼻子到尾巴将近60厘米长。

I normally am pretty light but can get quite heavy， especially if Im a pet. Ive been known to get as heavy as 15 pounds.

我通常很轻，但也可能很重，尤其是作为宠物的时候。据人们所知，我最重能达到15磅。

I eat a lot of grass and other plants. Im often known for chewing on the leaves of plants in peoples gardens.

我吃许多草和其他植物。人们都知道我常常在花园中咀嚼植物的叶子。

Im speedy and can hop away from many enemies， especially humans.

我速度很快，能摆脱很多敌人，尤其是人类。

You would see me most often at sundown when its getting dark. I might be alone or hanging out with friends in a group.