最溫情的告別:英國(guó)小蘿莉和密友猩猩說(shuō)再見(jiàn)
作者:滬江英語(yǔ)
來(lái)源:dailymail
2013-05-17 18:20
Firm friends
Some childhood playmates turn out to be friends for life. For others, there comes a time when they simply outgrow each other.
一些童年的玩伴會(huì)變成一輩子的朋友,但對(duì)另一些人來(lái)說(shuō),他們的同伴可能成長(zhǎng)得太快了。
For most of their six years on the planet, Emily Bland and Rishi the orangutan have been an unlikely double act – enjoying picnics, games and the occasional rough and tumble.
自他們降生在這個(gè)地球的六年時(shí)光中,埃米莉·布蘭德和猩猩理信大部分時(shí)間的相處,就如一場(chǎng)不可思議的雙人演出——他們一起享受野餐、游戲,偶爾也會(huì)鬧成一團(tuán)。
But now, they are being forced to, well, grow apart, because Rishi’s keepers think he will soon be too big and powerful to play with his human friend.
但現(xiàn)在他們不得不被迫說(shuō)再見(jiàn)了,因?yàn)槔硇诺墓芾韱T認(rèn)為,理信很快就要變得很大變有力,不能再和他的人類朋友埃米莉一起玩了。
Back in 2008 when they met, the pair were barely two years old and Emily was much bigger than Rishi. They were introduced at an animal reserve in the US when Emily’s photographer father, Barry, took his daughter along on an assignment.
在2008年當(dāng)他們相遇時(shí),他們倆都只有兩歲,而埃米莉比理信大很多。埃米莉的攝影師父親巴里在一項(xiàng)任務(wù)中把女兒帶在身邊,這兩個(gè)小家伙在自然保護(hù)區(qū)相識(shí)了。
Rishi and Emily stunned everyone with their instant rapport, and since then Mr Bland, 42, has taken his daughter on several trips to visit her friend. This time, the pair were reunited for one last picnic at Rishi’s home in South Carolina and played for hours in the sunshine.
理信和埃米莉之間的親密關(guān)系讓很多人都很震驚,而從那時(shí)起,42歲的布蘭德先生多次帶女兒去拜訪她的朋友。這一次,這一對(duì)朋友在理信家鄉(xiāng)卡羅蘭納州進(jìn)行最后的野餐,并在陽(yáng)光下玩了幾個(gè)小時(shí)。
Mr Bland said: ‘The first time they met, they just sat and played together – it was really cute. She’s been really excited about seeing him again.’
布蘭德先生說(shuō):“他們第一次見(jiàn)面時(shí),他們只是坐在一起玩——真的很可愛(ài)。能再次見(jiàn)到他,她感到很興奮。”
Dr Bhagavan Antle of Myrtle Beach Safari, where Rishi lives, said: ‘It’s the modern day story of the Jungle Book. But orangutans grow up very rapidly, and Emily isn’t growing up as quick. Rishi is already very strong.
理信所在的莫特爾濱海野生動(dòng)物園的薄伽梵-安特爾博士說(shuō):“埃米莉和理信之間的感情如同現(xiàn)代版的《叢林故事》。不過(guò)猩猩成長(zhǎng)得太快了,而埃米莉卻無(wú)法這么快。理信已經(jīng)很強(qiáng)壯了?!?
‘He’s not aggressive at all, but it may be too much to expose them to each other in a year’s time.’ However, Rishi’s carers say he is already a whizz at the computer – so Emily hopes to keep in touch via webcam.
“他完全沒(méi)有攻擊性,不過(guò)在一年內(nèi)就不能再讓他們倆過(guò)多接觸了?!?不過(guò),理信的管理員說(shuō),理信很擅長(zhǎng)上網(wǎng),所以埃米莉可借助網(wǎng)絡(luò)與理信視頻聯(lián)絡(luò)。
Going ape
Going ape: Playful Rishi sprays water at a giggling Emily as the two of them cool off in his pool.
瘋玩:在他倆在游泳池里納涼時(shí),貪玩的理信向咯咯笑的埃米莉身上噴水。
Emily and Rishi
Emily, from St Albans in Hertfordshire has visited her friend in South Carolina several times since they were introduced in 2008.
來(lái)自赫特福德郡圣奧爾本斯的埃米莉,自從2008年與理信相識(shí)后,經(jīng)常來(lái)南卡羅來(lái)納州看望她的朋友。
Partners in crime
Partners in crime: Emily and Rishi play together as two-year-olds back in 2008.
犯罪團(tuán)伙:2008年,兩歲的埃米莉和理信一起玩。
Stick by me
Stick by me: The chums pictured together again aged four in 2010.
在我身邊:2010年,這對(duì)密友在他們四歲的時(shí)候一起拍照。
You drive me bananas
You drive me bananas: Emily gives Rishi a hand with his favorite snack.
你讓我抓狂:埃米莉給了理信一只香蕉,這是理信最愛(ài)吃的零食。
Growing lad
Growing lad: At 4st 9lb, the orangutan is already able to pick up a fully-grown human, and his weight is expected to double within 18 months.
成長(zhǎng)的小伙子:理信現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)有4石9磅重(約為58斤),已經(jīng)可以舉起一個(gè)完全發(fā)育的成人,而且他的體重會(huì)在18個(gè)月內(nèi)翻一番。
Monkey business
Monkey business: Emily giggles as her Orangutan chum larks around with a cup.
惡作劇:理信用杯子逗得埃米莉咯咯笑。
Catching up
Catching up: Back in 2008 when they met, the pair were barely two years old and Emily was much bigger than Rishi.
趕上:在2008年他們相遇時(shí),他們倆都是兩歲,而埃米莉比理信大很多。
Fond farewell
Fond farewell: The pair were reunited for one last picnic at Rishi's home in South Carolina and played for hours in the sunshine.
溫情的告別:這一對(duì)朋友在理信家鄉(xiāng)卡羅蘭納州進(jìn)行最后的野餐,并在陽(yáng)光下玩了幾個(gè)小時(shí)。
Cheers
Cheers: Emily, from St Albans in Hertfordshire, made sure Rishi had something to drink before they splashed about in a fountain.
干杯:來(lái)自赫特福德郡圣奧爾本斯的埃米莉,已經(jīng)確保理信在他們?cè)趪娙墟覒驖娝昂冗^(guò)東西。
Rishi and Emily
Firm friends: Six-year-old Emily Bland and Rishi the Orangutan pose for one last picture together at his home in South Carolina.
摯友:六歲的埃米莉·布蘭德和猩猩理信在理信家鄉(xiāng)卡羅蘭納州拍的最后一張照片。
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