In that land, the creature was long regarded as a symbol of imperial power, and to this day dragons are afforded considerable respect.

在那块土地上，这种动物长期被视为皇权的象征，直到今天，仍然给予龙以相当的敬意。

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I'd rather meet a rhinoceros or a lion any day. I am more frightened of the buffalo than of any other creature in Africa.

我情愿那天遇到一只犀牛或狮子。在非洲的这些动物中，我最害怕的是非洲水牛。

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Of course the dog makes such a noise, the poor creature is chained up all day.

难怪这狗汪汪吵个不停，这可怜的小家伙已被拴了一天了。

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He had always been a bit of a creature of habit, but these routines developed into Groundhog Day rituals over time.

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