保持警戒和冷靜
You must have heard the saying that dogs are man’s best friend. But when it comes to German Shepherds, they are much more than man’s loyal company.
你一定聽過狗是人類最好的朋友這個說法。但當說到德國牧羊犬時，牠們就不僅僅是人類的忠實夥伴了。
loyal (adj.)忠實的,忠心的company (n.)陪伴keep someone company 陪伴某人
This incredible breed is often shown on TV and in movies, where they chase bad guys and help the police locate drugs.
這個極佳的品種常常可以在電視上或電影中看到，牠們在裡面追壞人和幫警察查緝毒品下落。
incredible (adj.)極好的,難以置信的amazing, fantastic, awesome, magnificent (adj.)極好的關係副詞=介系詞+關係代名詞locate (v.)找到
But why are German Shepherds used more often in K-9 units than other breeds? What makes them ideal police dogs?
但為什麽德國牧羊犬比其他種類還要更常被用於警犬隊呢？是什麽讓牠們成為理想的警犬呢？
k-9=canine 犬科動物feline 貓科動物
One important reason is they handle high pressure situations better than other breeds.
其中一個重要原因是牠們面對高壓情況表現比其他品種來得好。
handle (v.)處理,應付handle a difficult situation處理棘手的狀況handle a difficult customer 應付奧客
The German Shepherd is a breed which is known for its calm temperament. When highly-trained, they are able to remain alert and calm even under stressful environments.
德國牧羊犬是個以脾氣安穩而聞名的品種。當受過高度訓練時，牠們即使在壓力很大的環境中也能保持警戒和冷靜。
alert (adj.)機警的
In addition, German Shepherds are very relaxed and don’t normally show aggressive behaviors without their handler’s command.
此外，德國牧羊犬非常放鬆，除非有訓練員的命令，牠們通常不會表現出侵略性的行為。
aggressive (adj.)有侵略性的command (n.)(v.)命令handler (n.)領犬員
This trait is particularly crucial when it comes to more delicate police work such as detecting drugs and rescue missions.
這項特質在比較需要小心處理的警察工作，像是緝毒和救援工作時特別重要。
crucial=important,vital,essential,critical (adj.)重要的when it comes to 說到,提及detect (v.)偵測detective (n.)偵探
Adding to their already impressive list of qualities is their high levels of intelligence. They are easy to train and always show eagerness to learn.
除了以上那些已經很令人印象深刻的特質之外，牠們還非常地聰明。牠們很好訓練而且總是展現高度學習意願。
quality (n.)特質,品質quantity (n.)數量quality over quantity 重質不重量eagerness (n.)渴望eager (v.) 渴望
Most importantly, they are born with a natural desire to work. German Shepherd police dogs are no doubt the hardest working canines in the world.
最重要的是，牠們生來就具有想工作的慾望。德國牧羊犬警犬毫無疑問地是世上最努力工作的狗。
born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth 含著金湯匙出生no doubt 毫無疑問地