中英對照讀新聞》Lion escapes into heavy traffic in Pakistani city of Karachi獅子在巴基斯坦喀拉蚩市擠塞交通中逃跑
◎ 周虹汶
An adult lion escaped from a private vehicle amidst heavy traffic in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, causing panic for two hours before it was recaptured, police said.
警方說,一頭成年的獅子週二在巴基斯坦南部城市喀拉蚩繁忙交通中從一輛私家車逃脫,抓回前引發了2小時恐慌。
The lion was being transported by its owner when it escaped on the main road of the bustling port city during peak traffic hours, the police statement said.
警方聲明說,這頭獅子在交通尖峰時段於這座繁華港口城市的主幹道逃跑時,正由他的主人運送。
The escaped lion had made its way into the basement of a nearby building after roaming on the road for some time.
這隻逃跑的獅子在路上遊蕩一段時間後,進入附近一棟建築物的地下室。
The area saw a massive traffic jam with media vehicles arriving at the scene to cover the incident and crowds gathering to try to catch a glimpse of the escaped lion, a Reuters witness said.
一名目擊者向路透說,該地區出現交通嚴重打結,媒體車輛抵達現場報導此事件,人群聚集試圖一睹這隻逃跑獅子的風采。
Keeping wild cats as pets is not uncommon in Pakistan, where wealthy businessmen have been known to operate private zoos and sometimes parade the animals for the public. (Reuters)
在巴基斯坦,養野生貓科動物當寵物並不罕見,眾所周知當地富商還經營私人動物園,有時向公眾展示這些動物。(路透)
make one’s way:片語動詞,指向前走、有進展、取得成功。例句:She has made her way in life.(她已功成名就。)
parade:名詞,指慶祝遊行、一隊人、一系列事物;動詞,指慶祝遊行、列隊行進、誇示、炫耀。例句:It’s sickening the way he parades his wealth.(他炫耀財富的樣子令人作嘔。)