The Enduring Charm of Teddy Bears

Teddybearshavecapturedtheheartsofchildrenforoveracentury.
一個多世紀以來,泰迪熊一直深受孩子們的喜愛。
Theyoriginatedfromscrapsofclothingandsawdustin 1902.
它們起源於 1902 年的碎衣服和鋸末。
MorrisandRoseMichtomcreatedthefirstteddybear.
莫里斯和羅斯·米奇頓創造了第一隻泰迪熊。

TheinspirationcamefromPresidentTheodoreRoosevelt'srefusaltoshootabearduringahuntingtrip.
其靈感來自西奧多·羅斯福總統在一次狩獵旅行中拒絕射殺一頭熊。
Theynamedthetoy'Teddy'sBear'inhonorofthepresident.
為了紀念總統,他們將這款玩具命名為「泰迪熊」。
Thetoyquicklybecamepopularandmanyothersfollowedtheirlead.
這款玩具迅速流行起來,許多其他玩具也跟著流行起來。

Theteddybearwasthefirststuffedtoythatwasnotaragorporcelaindoll.
泰迪熊是第一個既不是布娃娃也不是瓷娃娃的毛絨玩具。
Itwasaffordable, comforting, andtheperfectsizeforkids.
它價格實惠,舒適保暖,而且尺寸非常適合孩子。
Somepeoplewereworriedthatthesetoyswouldaffectchildren'sdesiresandbehavior.
有些人擔心這些玩具會影響孩子的慾望和行為。

Overthedecades, theteddybearbecameaniconicfigure.
幾十年來,泰迪熊已成為一個標誌性形象。
Theteddybearhasbeencelebratedinsongsandmuseums.
泰迪熊在歌曲和博物館中都備受讚譽。
AnoriginalteddybearmadebytheMichtomsisdisplayedintheSmithsonianNationalMuseum.
米奇托姆一家製作的泰迪熊原件在史密森尼國家博物館展出。

Theterm'teddybear'nowreferstosomeonewhoissweetandcuddly.
「泰迪熊」一詞現在指的是可愛又討人喜歡的人。
Manypeoplekeeptheirchildhoodteddybearsasremindersoftheirinnocentdays.
許多人保留著童年時的泰迪熊,以此紀念他們純真的童年時光。

Teddy bears have captured the hearts of children for over a century.
They originated from scraps of clothing and sawdust in 1902.
Morris and Rose Michtom created the first teddy bear.

The inspiration came from President Theodore Roosevelt's refusal to shoot a bear during a hunting trip.
They named the toy 'Teddy's Bear' in honor of the president.
The toy quickly became popular and many others followed their lead.

The teddy bear was the first stuffed toy that was not a rag or porcelain doll.
It was affordable, comforting, and the perfect size for kids.
Some people were worried that these toys would affect children's desires and behavior.

Over the decades, the teddy bear became an iconic figure.
The teddy bear has been celebrated in songs and museums.
An original teddy bear made by the Michtoms is displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum.

The term 'teddy bear' now refers to someone who is sweet and cuddly.
Many people keep their childhood teddy bears as reminders of their innocent days.
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