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This bizarre animal
这种奇异的动物
is a type of newt
属于蝾螈的一种
the ChineseGiant Salamander
中国大鲵
In China, itis known asthe baby fish
在中国 它被称之为娃娃鱼
because when distressed, it makes a sound like a crying infant
这名称源自当他悲伤时发出的类似婴儿哭泣的声音
It grows up to a meter and a half long
成年体长1~1.5米
making it the world's largest amphibian
这使它成为世界上最大的两栖类动物
Under natural conditions, a Giant Salamander may live decades
在自然条件下 一只大鲵可以活到十岁
But like so many Chinese animals
但是和很多其他中国动物一样
it is considered delicious to eat
它被视为美味佳肴
Despite being classed as protected species
尽管被列为国家级保护动物
giant salamanders are still illegally sold for food
大鲵仍然被当作食物非法买卖
and the baby fish is now rare
现在娃娃鱼已经非常稀有
and endangered in the wild
在自然界濒临灭绝了
Fortunately in a few areas like Zhangjiajie,
幸运的是在像张家界这样的一些地方
Giang Salamanders still survive under strict official protection
大鲵在政府的严格保护下得以幸存

重点解释

妙语佳句:

a type of:一种

Ostrich is a type of large bird that can run very fast.

鸵鸟是一种跑得很快的大鸟。

be known as:众所周知的 ...

He was known as a reliable man.

他以可信赖的人着称。

make a sound:发出声音

So absorbed was he that we didn't dare to make a sound.

他是那样全神贯注，我们都不敢出声了。

protected species:受保护物种

As a national treasure and a protected species, panda Jingjing is adored by people everywhere.

作为中国国宝，大熊猫晶晶深得世界人民的喜爱

Giant Salamander:娃娃鱼, 鲵

考考你:

在中国 ,它被称之为娃娃鱼。

成年体长1~1.5米。

它被视为美味佳肴。

上期答案:

According to the monks, this turtle had been given to the temple during the Ming dynasty.
It was thought to be the oldest animal on Earth.
And there is now a growing network of nature reserves through southern China.