纪录片《南太平洋》 第121期 水火相容（26）

Today's penguin¹ population stands at less than 2,000,dramatically less than it was 25 years ago.

如今的企鹅群体数量不足2000只,比25年前少了许多.

Now introduced species are adding extra pressure to the lives of the penguins².

现在引入的物种给企鹅的生存增加了额外的压力.

When Richard arrived, the Galpagos authorities were tightening³ their regulations,

当理查德到达时,加拉帕戈斯当局正加强他们的管理.

And the final filming permission was down to a meeting with the National Park in person.

最终在国家公园的一次会见后拍摄许可下达了.

They've decided⁴ to collaborate⁵ with our filming.

他们决定和我们的拍摄合作

And they're really excited we're doing the filming.

他们为我们即将的拍摄真得感到高兴

Because they can collaborate with us with some scientific investigations⁶.

他们和我们合作是因为一些科学调查

Few observations had ever been made inside a penguin's nest,

包括企鹅巢内的一些观察

So filming might reveal some interesting behaviour.

拍摄揭露出企鹅的一些有趣的行为

I'm fascinated because I've never seen it on television or video,so it's a first.

我感兴趣是因为我从未在电视或视频上看到过,所以这是第一次.

However, filming couldn't start immediately.

不管怎样,拍摄还不能马上开始

First, Richard's equipment had to be fumigated⁷ and placed in a freezer

首先理查德的设备要消毒并放入冷藏室

to kill off anything living - plant or animal - that was carried in on the plane.

为了杀死任何从飞机上带来活的 ...植物或动物

It's so amazing to see the level of dedication⁸ going on here in this job.

很惊讶看到在这种工作中的奉献程度

They're going through our equipment with a fine-tooth comb,

他们非常仔细地检查我们的设备

Taking absolutely everything apart and looking at the finest details.

完全拆开每样东西那怕是最细小的零件都注意

1 penguin   

n.企鹅

参考例句：

• The penguin is a flightless bird.企鹅是一种不会飞的鸟。
• He walked with an awkward gait like a penguin.他走路的步子难看得就像企鹅。

2 penguins   

n.企鹅( penguin的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Why can penguins live in cold environment? 为什么企鹅能生活在寒冷的环境中？ 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Whales, seals, penguins, and turtles have flippers. 鲸、海豹，企鹅和海龟均有鳍形肢。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 tightening   

上紧，固定，紧密

参考例句：

• Make sure the washer is firmly seated before tightening the pipe. 旋紧水管之前，检查一下洗衣机是否已牢牢地固定在底座上了。
• It needs tightening up a little. 它还需要再收紧些。

4 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

5 collaborate   

vi.协作，合作；协调

参考例句：

• The work gets done more quickly when we collaborate.我们一旦合作，工作做起来就更快了。
• I would ask you to collaborate with us in this work.我们愿意请你们在这项工作中和我们合作。

6 investigations   

（正式的）调查( investigation的名词复数 )； 侦查； 科学研究； 学术研究

参考例句：

• His investigations were intensive and thorough but revealed nothing. 他进行了深入彻底的调查，但没有发现什么。
• He often sent them out to make investigations. 他常常派他们出去作调查。

7 fumigated   

v.用化学品熏（某物）消毒( fumigate的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The hospital ward was fumigated after the outbreak of typhus. 发现斑疹伤寒以后，医院的病房进行了烟熏消毒。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Grain should be fumigated within two weeks after harvest. 谷物收获后两周内就应进行熏蒸消毒。 来自辞典例句

8 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。