For many people pets are the only relatives they have.

对很多人来说，宠物是他们唯一的亲属。

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Only relatives are allowed to visit patients here, the matron said.

这里只有亲属可以探望病人。护士长说。

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"Only relatives are allowed to visit patients here," the matron said.

“这里只有亲属可以探望病人。”护士长说。

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Most are elderly and these reunions may be the only chance for many to see long-lost relatives.

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She says,'we went to visit, but have not been able to see our relatives.' She said relatives had only been allowed to drop off food at the gate and leave.

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