家庭新成員
For many people, dogs, cats and other animals are an important part of their lives — and families.
對於許多人來說，狗、貓和其他動物是他們生活和家庭重要的一部分。
indispensable(adj.)不可或缺的;不可少的=essentialdispense with摒棄=do away with
Due to this changing status for various types of pets, the global pet industry has been experiencing rapid growth that experts are predicting to continue into the next decade.
由於各類寵物的地位改變了，全球寵物產業也經歷了快速成長，專家預測，這股趨勢將持續到下一個十年。
due to因為=owing to=because of=as a result ofstatus(n.)地位social status 社會地位various(adj.)各式各樣的=a variety ofrapid(adj.)快速的predict(v.)預測=forecast
Currently, the worldwide pet industry is valued at $320 billion.
目前，全球寵物產業的價值為3,200億美元。
value sth. at sth. 估價
However, Bloomberg Intelligence has projected that this amount may swell to nearly $500 billion by 2030.
然而，彭博資訊（Bloomberg Intelligence）預計，到了2030年，這個數字可能會增長到接近5,000億美元。
project(v.)預測=predict=forecastswell(v.)膨脹、增加、增多、提高shrink(v.)縮水、縮小、減少
One of the major factors driving this ongoing growth in the global pet economy is “the continued humanization of animal companions.”
推動全球寵物經濟持續成長其中一個主要因素是「動物夥伴持續的人性化」。
driving=which drivesongoing(adj.)持續存在的humanize(v.)使人性化humanization(n.)人性化companion(n.)陪伴者、同伴drinking companions酒友
Combined with more pets being adopted and consumers gaining more disposable income, this trend of “pets as family members” has increased the willingness of owners to spend more on pet care.
再加上更多的寵物被領養與消費者擁有更多的可支配收入，這股「寵物作為家庭成員」的趨勢提高了飼主在寵物照顧上的支出意願。
combined with sth. 和～結合combine A with B 結合A與Bdisposable(adj.)可支配的、一次性的、用完即丟的disposable income可支配的收入disposable assets可支配資產disposable capital 可支配的資本willingness(n.)意願be willing to VR 願意做～trendsetter(n.)創立新趨勢的人
Among the various goods and services that make up the pet industry, pet food is the largest, “accounting for more than half of the market share.”
在構成寵物產業的各種商品和服務中，寵物食品佔比最大，「佔市佔率的一半以上」。
among(prep.)在～之中make up 形成、構成=form=constituteaccount for~ 佔～比例、解釋(～的原因)
This is a result of people buying more and more premium and organic food for their pets in recent years.
這是由於人們近年來購買越來越多高檔和有機食品給他們的寵物所致。
premium(adj.)高檔的(n.)附加費、溢價
Another area of growth has — and will continue to be — “pet-related healthcare,” including “veterinary care, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals,” which has already created a market for “more expensive elderly care” for pets.
另一個成長領域是「與寵物相關的醫療保健」，包括「獸醫護理、診斷和藥物」，這已創造了為寵物服務的「更昂貴的老年護理」的市場。
related(adj.)與～相關的veterinary(adj.)獸醫的veterinarian(n.)獸醫=vetdiagnostics(n.)診斷、診斷法diagnostic(adj.)診斷性的carry out diagnostic assessment 進行診斷性評估the pharmaceutical industry製藥業niche market利基市場
One side effect of owners’ focusing on their pets’ diets and health has been an increase in pets’ lifespans.
主人關注寵物的飲食和健康的一個附帶效應是延長了寵物的壽命。
side effect 副作用、(意外的)連帶效果lifespan(n.)壽命
As a result, global pet populations will likely experience growth in the coming years, with the US pet population alone expected to see a 13% increase by 2030.
因此，全球寵物數量在未來幾年可能會成長，預期光是美國的寵物數量就會在2030年前成長13%。
alone(adv.)僅僅是、單單
With a growing number of both pets and caring owners, it seems only natural that the booming worldwide pet economy will continue its rise in the foreseeable future.
隨著寵物和照顧牠們的主人越來越多，顯然蓬勃發展的全球寵物經濟在可預見的將來將繼續更上一層樓。
with(prep.)隨著caring(adj.)體貼的;照顧人的booming(adj.)蓬勃發展的、生意興旺的foreseeable(adj.)可預見的in the foreseeable future 在可預見的將來