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The last birds to arrive at Poyang
最后抵达此地的是跨越千山万水
are those which have made the longest journey to get here
艰难跋涉至此的鸟群
All the way from the arctic coast of Siberia
他们来自西伯利亚北极海岸
The Siberian Crane, known in China, the White Crane
西伯利亚鹤在中国被成为白鹤
is seen as a symbol of good luck
被视作吉祥的象征
Each year, almost the entire world population of these critically endangered birds
每年这些濒临灭绝的鸟儿们
make a 9000km round trip
都要为了在鄱阳湖过寒假
to spend the winter at Poyang
而跋涉9000公里的往返旅行
Like the white cranes
和白鹤一样
many of southern China's unique animals face pressure from exploitation and competition with people
中国南部众多独特生物不得不面对人类开发利用自然
over space and resources
所带来的环境与资源压力
But if China is leaving proof of anything
然而这些生命力旺盛的野生动物
it is that wildlife is surprisingly resilient
证明了中国正在采取行动
Given the right help
通过适当的措施
even the rarest creatures can return from the brink
即便是最珍稀的生物也能获得救赎
If we show the will nature
只要我们展现意志 大自然
will find the way.
会为我们找到出路

重点解释

妙语佳句:

arrive at:到达

He is likely to arrive at any time.

他可能随时会到。

the coast of:...的海岸

Tachen is an island off the coast of Zhejiang.

大陈是离浙江海岸不远的一个岛。

a symbol of:...的象征

The white bird is a symbol of freedom.

这白色的鸟是自由的象徵。

the population of:...的人口

What is the population of this country?

这个国家的人口是多少？

competition in:与 ... 竞争

He was utterly unscrupulous in his competition with rival firms.

他与对立公司竞争完全不讲道德。

proof of:...的证据

The police have absolute proof of his guilt.

警方有他犯罪的确凿证据。

return from:从 ... 回来

What time does your husband return from work?

你丈夫什么时候下班回家？

考考你:

西伯利亚鹤在中国被成为白鹤被视作吉祥的象征。

然而这些生命力旺盛的野生动物证明了中国正在采取行动。

上期答案:

The baskets he's carried up the hillside give a clue to Yang's business.
As the water level drops,the mystery is revealed.