A Japanese toy maker claims to have developed a toy that translates dog barks into human language and plans to begin selling the product in U.S. pet stores, gift shops this summer. "We know that the Americans love their dogs so much, so we don't think they will mind spending $120 on this product," a Takara marketing manager said.

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日本一玩具制造商宣称已经开发研制出一种小玩艺儿，能把狗吠声翻译成人类语言，并计划今年夏天在美国的宠物商店和礼品店上市。“我们知道美国人非常喜欢狗，所以我们认为他们舍得花120美元买我们的产品，”该公司一位营销经理如是说。