一群罕有的聪明狗只通过偷听和新研究发现来学习对象名称。 A rare group of smart dogs learn object names just by overhearing, new study finds.

一项新的科学研究显示,约有45只特别聪明的狗,包括边战犬、Shih Tzus和混合品种,可以通过偷听谈话、表演和直接授课来学习对象名称。 A new study in Science reveals that about 45 exceptionally intelligent dogs, including Border Collies, Shih Tzus, and mixed breeds, can learn object names by overhearing conversations, performing as well as when directly taught. 这些“精明的字学习者”狗,有些人知道多达200个玩具名称,在没有正式培训的情况下获得词汇,这表明了先进的社会学习能力。 These "gifted word learner" dogs, some knowing up to 200 toy names, acquire vocabulary without formal training, suggesting advanced social learning abilities. 研究人员说,研究结果提供了对语言前认知的洞察力,但强调这些狗是稀有的外来动物,不是典型的宠物。 Researchers say the findings offer insight into pre-linguistic cognition but emphasize these dogs are rare outliers, not typical pets. 所有狗都擅长阅读人类的提示, 所以所有者应该注意他们周围的言辞。 All dogs are skilled at reading human cues, so owners should be mindful of their speech around them.