两极之间 10-英语听力

[00:01.74]Less than 2% of the sunlight reaches the floor, but even here there is extraordinary variety.
能照射到地面的阳光不到2%，但即使如此，这里的动植物也异常多样。 [00:09.57]In the great island of New Guinea there are 42 different species of birds of paradise, each more bizarre than the last.
在新几内亚岛上，光是极乐鸟的种类就有42种之多，一种比一种更令人称奇。 [00:18.49]This forest is so rich that nourishing food can be gathered very quickly.
这片森林如此富足，很容易找到营养丰富的食物。 [00:23.88]That leaves the male six-plumed bird of paradise with time to concentrate on other matters like tidying up his display area.
这让雄性六线风鸟有时间去做其它事情，比如整理自己的表演场。 [00:32.90]Everything must be spick and span. All is ready.
一切必须整洁一新。 一切就绪。 [00:37.89]Very impressive, but no one is watching.
确实令人印象深刻，但却无人观看。 [00:42.09]The superb bird of paradise calls to attract a female.
华美极乐鸟用叫声吸引雌鸟。 [00:47.35]And he has more luck. But what does he have to do to really impress her?
它运气不错。可是，它用什么东西真正吸引雌鸟呢？ [00:55.62]She retires to consider her verdict.
雌鸟走开去，它还要考虑考虑。 [00:59.22]It's hard not to feel deflated when even your best isn't good enough.
使出浑身解数还不能让对方满意，很难不感到泄气。