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In the great Tree of Life,
在生命树上
one branch of the mammals has a particular fascination for us,
哺乳类有一个分支 让我们特别感兴趣
for we belong to it.
那就是我们所属的
Primates.
灵长类
Primate hands provide a firm grip.
灵长类的手握力十是
And forward facing eyes accurately assess distance.
朝着前方的双眼 能精确地评估距离
Both are crucial for a lifestyle that began in the trees.
这两者都对始于树梢的 生活方式至为重要
Intelligence among primates can excel that of all other animals.
灵长类的智力 在动物王国中排名第一
Primates can solve difficult problems...
灵长类能破解难题
..develop thoughts and ideas...
发展出思维和理念
..and build long-lasting relationships.
建立长长久久的感情
But most importantly,
最重要的是
primates remember what they learn during their lives.
灵长类能记住 在这一生中学到的东西
This film reveals how intelligence helps our closest relatives
这个节目要告诉各位 智力如何帮助我们的近亲
to tackle the many challenges of life.
迎接生命中的挑战

重点解释

one branch of the mammals has a particular fascination for us,for we belong to it.哺乳类有一个分支让我们特别感兴趣那就是我们所属的

belong to属于； 为 ... 之一员

Do wolves belong to the canine species?

狼是犬科动物吗？

You and I belong to different political camps.

你和我属于不同的政治阵营。

Intelligence among primates can excel that of all other animals.灵长类的智力在动物王国中排名第一

excel优于；超过

surpass，excel，exceed这些动词均有“超过、胜过”之意。

surpass多用以强调优点、长处、技能或质量等方面的超过。

You seem to surpass yourself in this painting.

你在这幅画的创作上似乎超越了你自己。

excel指在成绩、成就或学识上胜过他人。

He is working hard to excel his predecessors.

他正努力超越他的前任。

exceed既可指超出权利、权力的限度、管辖范围，或超过规定的时间范围，又可指在数量、程度或大小等方面的超过。

The number admitted must not exceed 200.

容纳的数目不得超过200.