纪录片《南太平洋》 第121期 水火相容（26）

（单词翻译）

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