VOA常速英语:Pampered Pet Business Booms in US

bring in把…拿进来, 带进来,引进
例句：The policeman brought in two boys whom he had caught stealing.
警察把两个当场抓获的小偷带到警察局。

2. And despite a recession, many pet owners - like Fourney - are spending more money than ever to care for their animals.

care for照料, 服侍
例句：The mother cared for the sick child day and night.
母亲日夜照料着生病的孩子。

3. Americans spent $50 billion on their pets last year, up 23 percent since 2007.

spend on把…花在…
例句：He doesn't spend much time on his homework.
他花在作业上的时间不多。

4. Chas Richardson, owner of “A Dog’s Day Out”, has tapped into that market.

tap into利用; 开发
例句：They made success by tapping into recent developments in technology.
他们靠最近开发的技术取得了成功。

5. Our market, dog care, we believe has nothing but growth ahead of it.

ahead of在…之前
例句：She left one day ahead of him.
她是在他离开的前一天离开的。

6. As Americans seek healthier lifestyles, many are adopting a similar approach when it comes to their pets, including better food and dog treats.

when it comes to当提到……；当谈到……；当涉及到……
例句：When it comes to cooking I know nothing.
说到做饭，我是一窍不通。

7. “I can tell you which cities are very pet friendly," Smith says, "and once you’ve decide on that, fix you up in a hotel or motel, give you activities that you can do there, including restaurants that are pet friendly.”

decide on就…做出决定, 决定要
例句：Peter decided on a blue sweater.
彼得选定了一件蓝色的运动衫。
fix up安顿, 照应
例句：He fixed us up in a good hotel.
他给我们安排了一个好旅馆。

8. High school student Shannon Parker opts for the self-serve version.

opt for选择
例句：They opt for more holiday instead of more pay
他们选择了延长假期而不是增加工资。

9. The business has taken off, according to owner Vicky Pittman.

take off(经济状况等)开始明显好转；(经济)起飞；开始获利
例句：The product suddenly took off in September.
该产品在九月份突然热销起来。