companion animal
noun/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/
/kəmˈpænjən ænɪml/
(also animal companion)
(rather formal)- an animal that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food; a pet
伴侣动物：您在家中用来娱乐的动物，而不是为了工作或食物而饲养的动物；宠物 - Companion animals can help reduce stress and offer companionship to lonely people.
伴侣动物可以帮助减轻压力并为孤独的人提供陪伴。
- Companion animals can help reduce stress and offer companionship to lonely people.