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《The Mysterious Island 神秘岛》Book 3 Chapter 11

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Gideon Spilett took the box and opened it. It contained nearly two hundred grains of a white powder, a few particles of which he carried to his lips. The extreme bitterness of the substance precluded1 all doubt; it was certainly the precious extract of quinine, that pre-eminent antifebrile.

This powder must be administered to Herbert without delay. How it came there might be discussed later.

"Some coffee!" said Spilett.

In a few moments Neb brought a cup of the warm infusion2. Gideon Spilett threw into it about eighteen grains of quinine, and they succeeded in making Herbert drink the mixture.

There was still time, for the third attack of the malignant3 fever had not yet shown itself. How they longed to be able to add that it would not return!

Besides, it must be remarked, the hopes of all had now revived. The mysterious influence had been again exerted, and in a critical moment, when they had despaired of it.

In a few hours Herbert was much calmer. The colonists4 could now discuss this incident. The intervention6 of the stranger was more evident than ever. But how had he been able to penetrate7 during the night into Granite8 House? It was inexplicable9, and, in truth, the proceedings10 of the genius of the island were not less mysterious than was that genius himself. During this day the sulphate of quinine was administered to Herbert every three hours.

The next day some improvement in Herbert's condition was apparent. Certainly, he was not out of danger, intermittent11 fevers being subject to frequent and dangerous relapses, but the most assiduous care was bestowed12 on him. And besides, the specific was at hand; nor, doubtless, was he who had brought it far distant! And the hearts of all were animated13 by returning hope.

This hope was not disappointed. Ten days after, on the 20th of December, Herbert's convalescence14 commenced.

He was still weak, and strict diet had been imposed upon him, but no access of fever supervened. And then, the poor boy submitted with such docility15 to all the prescriptions16 ordered him! He longed so to get well!

Pencroft was as a man who has been drawn17 up from the bottom of an abyss. Fits of joy approaching delirium18 seized him. When the time for the third attack had passed by, he nearly suffocated19 the reporter in his embrace. Since then, he always called him Dr. Spilett.

The real doctor, however, remained undiscovered.

"We will find him!" repeated the sailor.

Certainly, this man, whoever he was, might expect a somewhat too energetic embrace from the worthy20 Pencroft!

The month of December ended, and with it the year 1867, during which the colonists of Lincoln Island had of late been so severely21 tried. They commenced the year 1868 with magnificent weather, great heat, and a tropical temperature, delightfully22 cooled by the sea-breeze. Herbert's recovery progressed, and from his bed, placed near one of the windows of Granite House, he could inhale23 the fresh air, charged with ozone24, which could not fail to restore his health. His appetite returned, and what numberless delicate, savory25 little dishes Neb prepared for him!

"It is enough to make one wish to have a fever oneself!" said Pencroft.

During all this time, the convicts did not once appear in the vicinity of Granite House. There was no news of Ayrton, and though the engineer and Herbert still had some hopes of finding him again, their companions did not doubt but that the unfortunate man had perished. However, this uncertainty26 could not last, and when once the lad should have recovered, the expedition, the result of which must be so important, would be undertaken. But they would have to wait a month, perhaps, for all the strength of the colony must be put into requisition to obtain satisfaction from the convicts.

However, Herbert's convalescence progressed rapidly. The congestion27 of the liver had disappeared, and his wounds might be considered completely healed.

During the month of January, important work was done on the plateau of Prospect28 Heights; but it consisted solely29 in saving as much as was possible from the devastated30 crops, either of corn or vegetables. The grain and the plants were gathered, so as to provide a new harvest for the approaching half-season. With regard to rebuilding the poultry-yard, wall, or stables, Cyrus Harding preferred to wait. While he and his companions were in pursuit of the convicts, the latter might very probably pay another visit to the plateau, and it would be useless to give them an opportunity of recommencing their work of destruction. when the island should be cleared of these miscreants31, they would set about rebuilding. The young convalescent began to get up in the second week of January, at first for one hour a day, then two, then three. His strength visibly returned, so vigorous was his constitution. He was now eighteen years of age. He was tall, and promised to become a man of noble and commanding presence. From this time his recovery, while still requiring care,--and Dr. Spilett was very strict,--made rapid progress. Towards the end of the month, Herbert was already walking about on Prospect Heights, and the beach.

He derived32, from several sea-baths, which he took in company with Pencroft and Neb, the greatest possible benefit. Cyrus Harding thought he might now settle the day for their departure, for which the 15th of February was fixed33. The nights, very clear at this time of year, would be favorable to the researches they intended to make all over the island.

The necessary preparations for this exploration were now commenced, and were important, for the colonists had sworn not to return to Granite House until their twofold object had been achieved; on the one hand, to exterminate34 the convicts, and rescue Ayrton, if he was still living; on the other, to discover who it was that presided so effectually over the fortunes of the colony.

Of Lincoln Island, the settlers knew thoroughly35 all the eastern coast from Claw Cape36 to the Mandible Capes37, the extensive Tadorn Marsh38, the neighborhood of Lake Grant, Jacamar Wood, between the road to the corral and the Mercy, the courses of the Mercy and Red Creek39, and lastly, the spurs of Mount Franklin, among which the corral had been established.

They had explored, though only in an imperfect manner, the vast shore of Washington Bay from Claw Cape to Reptile40 End, the woody and marshy41 border of the west coast, and the interminable downs, ending at the open mouth of Shark Gulf42. But they had in no way surveyed the woods which covered the Serpentine43 Peninsula, all to the right of the Mercy, the left bank of Falls River, and the wilderness44 of spurs and valleys which supported three quarters of the base of Mount Franklin, to the east, the north, and the west, and where doubtless many secret retreats existed. Consequently, many millions of acres of the island had still escaped their investigations45.

It was, therefore, decided46 that the expedition should be carried through the Far West, so as to include all that region situated47 on the right of the Mercy.

It might, perhaps, be better worth while to go direct to the corral, where it might be supposed that the convicts had again taken refuge, either to pillage48 or to establish themselves there. But either the devastation49 of the corral would have been an accomplished50 fact by this time, and it would be too late to prevent it, or it had been the convicts' interest to entrench51 themselves there, and there would be still time to go and turn them out on their return.

Therefore, after some discussion, the first plan was adhered to, and the settlers resolved to proceed through the wood to Reptile End. They would make their way with their hatchets52, and thus lay the first draft of a road which would place Granite House in communication with the end of the peninsula for a length of from sixteen to seventeen miles.

The cart was in good condition. The onagers, well rested, could go a long journey. Provisions, camp effects, a portable stove, and various utensils53 were packed in the cart, as also weapons and ammunition54, carefully chosen from the now complete arsenal55 of Granite House. But it was necessary to remember that the convicts were, perhaps, roaming about the woods, and that in the midst of these thick forests a shot might quickly be fired and received. It was therefore resolved that the little band of settlers should remain together and not separate under any pretext56 whatever.

It was also decided that no one should remain at Granite House. Top and Jup themselves were to accompany the expedition; the inaccessible57 dwelling58 needed no guard. The 14th of February, eve of the departure, was consecrated59 entirely60 to repose61, and--thanksgiving addressed by the colonists to the Creator. A place in the cart was reserved for Herbert, who, though thoroughly convalescent, was still a little weak. The next morning, at daybreak, Cyrus Harding took the necessary measures to protect Granite House from any invasion. The ladders, which were formerly62 used for the ascent63, were brought to the Chimneys and buried deep in the sand, so that they might be available on the return of the colonists, for the machinery64 of the lift had been taken to pieces, and nothing of the apparatus65 remained. Pencroft stayed the last in Granite House in order to finish this work, and he then lowered himself down by means of a double rope held below, and which, when once hauled down, left no communication between the upper landing and the beach.

The weather was magnificent.

"We shall have a warm day of it," said the reporter, laughing.

"Pooh! Dr. Spilett," answered Pencroft, "we shall walk under the shade of the trees and shan't even see the sun!"

"Forward!" said the engineer.

The cart was waiting on the beach before the Chimneys. The reporter made Herbert take his place in it during the first hours at least of the journey, and the lad was obliged to submit to his doctor's orders.

Neb placed himself at the onagers' heads. Cyrus Harding, the reporter, and the sailor, walked in front. Top bounded joyfully66 along. Herbert offered a seat in his vehicle to Jup, who accepted it without ceremony. The moment for departure had arrived, and the little band set out.

The cart first turned the angle of the mouth of the Mercy, then, having ascended67 the left bank for a mile, crossed the bridge, at the other side of which commenced the road to Port Balloon, and there the explorers, leaving this road on their left, entered the cover of the immense woods which formed the region of the Far West.

For the first two miles the widely scattered68 trees allowed the cart to pass with ease; from time to time it became necessary to cut away a few creepers and bushes, but no serious obstacle impeded69 the progress of the colonists.

The thick foliage70 of the trees threw a grateful shade on the ground. Deodars, Douglas firs, casuarinas, banksias, gum-trees, dragon-trees, and other well-known species, succeeded each other far as the eye could reach. The feathered tribes of the island were all represented--grouse, jacamars, pheasants, lories, as well as the chattering71 cockatoos, parrots, and paroquets. Agouties, kangaroos, and capybaras fled swiftly at their approach; and all this reminded the settlers of the first excursions they had made on their arrival at the island.

"Nevertheless," observed Cyrus Harding, "I notice that these creatures, both birds and quadrupeds, are more timid than formerly. These woods have, therefore, been recently traversed by the convicts, and we shall certainly find some traces of them."

And, in fact, in several places they could distinguish traces, more or less recent, of the passage of a band of men--here branches broken off the trees, perhaps to mark out the way; there the ashes of a fire, and footprints in clayey spots; but nothing which appeared to belong to a settled encampment.

The engineer had recommended his companions to refrain from hunting. The reports of the firearms might give the alarm to the convicts, who were, perhaps, roaming through the forest. Moreover, the hunters would necessarily ramble72 some distance from the cart, which it was dangerous to leave unguarded.

In the afterpart of the day, when about six miles from Granite House, their progress became much more difficult. In order to make their way through some thickets73, they were obliged to cut down trees. Before entering such places Harding was careful to send in Top and Jup, who faithfully accomplished their commission, and when the dog and orang returned without giving any warning, there was evidently nothing to fear, either from convicts or wild beasts, two varieties of the animal kingdom, whose ferocious74 instincts placed them on the same level. On the evening of the first day the colonists encamped about nine miles from Granite House, on the border of a little stream falling into the Mercy, and of the existence of which they had till then been ignorant; it evidently, however, belonged to the hydiographical system to which the soil owed its astonishing fertility. The settlers made a hearty75 meal, for their appetites were sharpened, and measures were then taken that the night might be passed in safety. If the engineer had had only to deal with wild beasts, jaguars76 or others, he would have simply lighted fires all around his camp, which would have sufficed for its defense77; but the convicts would be rather attracted than terrified by the flames, and it was, therefore, better to be surrounded by the profound darkness of night.

The watch was, however, carefully organized. Two of the settlers were to watch together, and every two hours it was agreed that they should be relieved by their comrades. And so, notwithstanding his wish to the contrary, Herbert was exempted78 from guard. Pencroft and Gideon Spilett in one party, the engineer and Neb in another, mounted guard in turns over the camp.

The night, however, was but of few hours. The darkness was due rather to the thickness of the foliage than to the disappearance79 of the sun. The silence was scarcely disturbed by the howling of jaguars and the chattering of the monkeys, the latter appearing to particularly irritate Master Jup. The night passed without incident, and on the next day, the 15th of February, the journey through the forest, tedious rather than difficult, was continued. This day they could not accomplish more than six miles, for every moment they were obliged to cut a road with their hatchets.

Like true settlers, the colonists spared the largest and most beautiful trees, which would besides have cost immense labor80 to fell, and the small ones only were sacrificed, but the result was that the road took a very winding81 direction, and lengthened82 itself by numerous detours83.

During the day Herbert discovered several new specimens84 not before met with in the island, such as the tree-fern, with its leaves spread out like the waters of a fountain, locust-trees, on the long pods of which the onagers browsed85 greedily, and which supplied a sweet pulp86 of excellent flavor. There, too, the colonists again found groups of magnificent kauries, their cylindrical87 trunks, crowded with a cone88 of verdure, rising to a height of two hundred feet. These were the tree-kings of New Zealand, as celebrated89 as the cedars90 of Lebanon.

As to the fauna91, there was no addition to those species already known to the hunters. Nevertheless, they saw, though unable to get near them, a couple of those large birds peculiar92 to Australia, a sort of cassowary, called emu, five feet in height, and with brown plumage, which belong to the tribe of waders. Top darted93 after them as fast as his four legs could carry him, but the emus distanced him with ease, so prodigious94 was their speed.

As to the traces left by the convicts, a few more were discovered. Some footprints found near an apparently95 recently extinguished fire were attentively96 examined by the settlers. By measuring them one after the other, according to their length and breadth, the marks of five men's feet were easily distinguished97. The five convicts had evidently camped on this spot; but,--and this was the object of so minute an examination,--a sixth footprint could not be discovered, which in that case would have been that of Ayrton.

"Ayrton was not with them!" said Herbert.

"No," answered Pencroft, "and if he was not with them, it was because the wretches98 had already murdered him! but then these rascals99 have not a den5 to which they may be tracked like tigers!"

"No," replied the reporter, "it is more probable that they wander at random100, and it is their interest to rove about until the time when they will be masters of the island!"

"The masters of the island!" exclaimed the sailor; "the masters of the island!..." he repeated, and his voice was choked, as if his throat was seized in an iron grasp. Then in a calmer tone, "Do you know, Captain Harding," said he, "what the ball is which I have rammed101 into my gun?"

"No, Pencroft!"

"It is the ball that went through Herbert's chest, and I promise you it won't miss its mark!"

But this just retaliation102 would not bring Ayrton back to life, and from the examination of the footprints left in the ground, they must, alas103! conclude that all hopes of ever seeing him again must be abandoned.

That evening they encamped fourteen miles from Granite House, and Cyrus Harding calculated that they could not be more than five miles from Reptile Point.

And indeed, the next day the extremity104 of the peninsula was reached, and the whole length of the forest had been traversed; but there was nothing to indicate the retreat in which the convicts had taken refuge, nor that, no less secret, which sheltered the mysterious unknown.

吉丁·史佩莱拿起匣子,把它打开。匣子里盛着约有二百克莱因的白色粉末。他尝了一点。味道很苦;于是一切怀疑都打消了,毫无疑问,这就是提炼过的宝贵的奎宁,最有效的退热剂。

必须毫不耽搁地让赫伯特把这种药粉吃下去。至于它是怎么来的,不妨以后再讨论。

“准备一些咖啡!”史佩莱说。

不一会儿,纳布端来一杯温热的咖啡。吉丁·史佩莱在里面加了大约十八克莱因的奎宁。他们顺利地给赫伯特喂完了这种混合液体。

时间还赶得上,恶性疟疾第三次还没有发作。他们多么盼望它从此就不再发作了啊:

必须附带说明,现在人人都又充满希望了。在这紧要关头,当大家都已经绝望了的时候,神秘的力量又发挥了它的作用。

几个钟头以后,赫伯特平静得多了。现在居民们可以讨论一下这件事情。陌生人的支援变得比以前任何一次都明显。可是,他怎么能在夜里深入“花岗石宫”的呢?这是不可思议的。岛上这位圣人的行动简直和他本人一样神秘。这一天,他们每隔三个钟头就让赫伯特吃一次硫酸奎宁。

第二天,赫伯特的病情显著好转了。当然,他还没有脱离危险,疟疾这种病往往会复发,只要复发起来就是危险的,可是大家对他照顾得无微不至。此外,现在手头还有特效药,送药的人无疑又不在远处!于是大家的希望又重新浮现出来了。

他们这次并没有失望。十天以后,从12月20日起,赫伯特开始复原了。

他的身体还很虚弱,只是不再转入发烧的状况了。大家对他的饮食给予严格的限制。可怜的孩子多么自觉听话,遵守一切的规定!他多么希望早日痊愈啊!

潘克洛夫就象一个刚刚被从深渊里挽救出来的人似的,他高兴得简直要发狂了。在预计该有第三次发作的时间过去以后,他紧紧的抱住通讯记者,几乎使他连气也透不过来。从此以后,他就把通讯记者叫做史佩莱医生了。

然而,真正的医生还是没有发现。

“我们一定要找到他!”水手一再地说。

不管这个人是谁,肯定地说,一旦被好心的潘克洛夫找到以后,准会得到十二万分热烈的拥抱的!

1867年随着十二月份过去了,在这一年的年底,移民们遭到了严重的考验。1868年开始的时候,天气晴朗,气候仿佛是热带那么炎热,幸而有海风吹来,才令人感到凉爽些。赫伯特的健康正在恢复。他的床就在“花岗石宫”的一个窗口,他可以呼吸到含有臭氧的新鲜空气,这对恢复他的健康,是有极大作用的。他的胃口也恢复了,纳布给他准备了多少鲜美可口的菜肴啊!

“给预备这么多好吃的东西,谁都想得疟疾了!”潘克洛夫说。

在这期间,罪犯们始终没有在“花岗石宫”附近出现。艾尔通也没有下落,虽然工程师和赫伯特还希望能够重新找到他,他们的伙伴却都认为这个不幸的人已经死了。无论如何,这个疑问是不会存在太久的,只要少年复原以后,就可以远征了。远征的结果将会有非常重大意义的。为了向罪犯们讨还血债,就必须出动小队的全部力量,因此,他们也许还要等一个月。

可是,赫伯特的健康恢复得很快,肝脏已经不再充血,创伤也基本上收口了。

在一月份中,眺望岗的高地上进行了重要的工作:工作的内容只有一样,就是把劫后的庄稼,不管是小麦还是菜蔬,尽量贮藏起来。他们捡了许多麦粒和植物,准备在未来的半个季度中重新播种。关于家禽场的外壁和厩房的修复工作,赛勒斯·史密斯打算过一个时期再做。因为当他和他的伙伴们出发追踪的时候,罪犯们很可能再度光临高地;给他们创造一个第二次破坏的机会,那实在太不必要了。他们可以等到把岛上的匪徒肃清以后,再着手修复。在一月份的第二个星期里,少年开始下床了;最初他每天起来一个钟头,然后是两个钟头,三个钟头。由于他的体质健壮,体力恢复起来也很快。他今年十八岁,身材很高,一看就知道将来会长成一个相貌堂堂的男子汉。从这时候起,他的健康——史佩莱严格地指出还需要休养——迅速地恢复起来。月底的时候,赫伯特已经能在眺望岗和海滩上散步了。

他和潘克洛夫、纳布一块洗过几次海水浴,结果好处很大。赛勒斯·史密斯觉得现在时机已经成熟,就决定在2月15日动身。在一年的这个季节,夜晚非常清朗,这对搜索整个的海岛是有利的。

于是开始进行准备远征的必要工作了。这项工作非常重要,因为移民们已经下定决心,不达到他们的双重目标,决不回“花岗石宫”。他们一方面要歼灭罪犯——如果艾尔通没有死,还要把他救出来;另一方面,还要找出这个真正掌握着小队命运的,究竟是什么人。

在林肯岛上,居民们彻底了解的地方有:从爪角到颚骨角之间整个的东海岸,宽阔的潦凫沼地,格兰特湖的周围,畜栏路和慈悲河之间的啄木鸟林,慈悲河流域和红河流域,最后,还有富兰克林山的支脉——建立畜栏的那个地方。

还有一些地方,虽然知道得不太彻底,但也探索过了,那就是:从爪角到爬虫角之间华盛顿湾的宽阔海岸,西边的沼泽森林海岸,和一直绵延到鲨鱼湾港口的看不到边的沙丘。除了上面所说的地方以外,覆盖盘蛇半岛的森林,慈悲河右边的整个地区,瀑布河的左岸,以及支撑富兰克林山麓东、西、北三面支脉与山谷的荒野,他们都没有探索过;毫无疑问,这里会有许多隐蔽的地方。照这样估计,岛上还有上千英亩的地方没有考察过。

因此,他们决定深入远西地带去探险,并且搜索慈悲河右边的整个地区。

也许最好还是直接到畜栏去,因为罪犯们为了抢劫,或是为了安身,可能又躲到那里去了。可是现在有两种情形:一种是罪犯已经把畜栏破坏了,要想去阻止也来不及;另一种就是罪犯们还坚守在里面。如果是第二种情形的话,等到回来的时候再赶他们也不迟。

经过讨论以后,他们决定采用第一个计划:穿过森林,到爬虫角去。他们要用斧头开路,草草地开辟出一条十六到十七英里长的道路轮廓,从“花岗石宫”一直通到半岛的末端。

大车完好无损。野驴休息了很长时间,可以参加远征。食品、露营用具、轻便火炉和各种器皿都包好装在大车上。“花岗石宫”的兵器库在目前来说相当完善了,他们从里面仔细挑选了一些火药和武器。有一点必须记住,罪犯们也许就在森林里游荡;如果走在密林深处,很可能被冷枪打中。因此,居民们决定要集体行动,不管什么理由,都不准离开。

大家还决定,“花岗石宫”里一个人也不留。连托普和杰普都随同参加远征。这所外人上不去的住宅是不需要留守的。2月14日是动身的前夕,这一天是星期日。移民们休息了一整天,并且做了祈祷。他们看到少年虽然已经完全恢复了健康,但身体总还是弱一些,就在大车里安排了一个位子给他坐。赛勒斯·史密斯为了防止“花岗石宫”受到侵略,就在第二天破晓以后作了一些必要的安排。过去用来攀登的梯子,拿到“石窟”去了。他们把它深深地埋在沙地里,准备回来的时候用,因为升降梯的机械都一块一块地卸开了,全套装置拆得一点也不剩。最后只剩潘克洛夫一个人留在“花岗石宫”里进行这项工作。拆完以后,他用一根分成两股的绳子,下面由人拉着,从上面系下来。只要绳子一扯下来,上面的平台和海滩之间就断绝交通了。

这一天天气很好。

“今天够暖和的。”通讯记者笑道。

“嘿!史佩莱医生,”潘克洛夫说,“我们可以在树荫下走,保险连太阳都看不见!”

“走吧!”工程师说。

大车在“石窟”前的海滩上等着。通讯记者让赫伯特上了车,要他至少在头几个钟头的旅途中坐车行进。少年只好听医生的话。

出发的时候已到,小队动身了。纳布牵着野驴前进。赛勒斯·史密斯、通讯记者和水手在车前面走。托普一路高兴地蹦蹦跳跳。赫伯特在车里找了一个位子给杰普,杰普毫不客气地坐了下来。

大车首先绕过慈悲河的拐角,翻过左岸向前走了一英里,然后过桥;桥这边就是通往气球港的大路。探险家们从路口往右拐去,进入了遍布森林的远西地带。

最初两英里之内,树木稀疏,大车可以顺利通行;只是常常需要斩断一些爬藤和灌木,在这一段路途中,移民们还没有遇到严重的障碍。

浓密的枝叶阴影投在地面上,构成一片恰合人意的树荫。喜马拉雅杉、洋松、“加苏林那”树、山茂、橡皮树、龙血树,和其他许多有名的品种,一棵接着一棵,一眼望不到头。岛上的各种鸟类这里应有尽有:山鸡、啄木鸟、雉、猩猩、鹦鹉,以及叽叽喳喳乱叫的美冠鹦鹉、鹦鹉和长尾鹦鹉。刺鼠、袋鼠和水豚看见人们走近,就飞也似的逃跑了,这一切都勾起居民们的回忆,他们想起了来到岛上以后第一次打猎时的情景。

“可是,”赛勒斯·史密斯说,“我发现这些飞禽走兽都比过去胆小了。从这点看来,罪犯们最近曾经从这部分森林里走过,我们一定可以找到他们的踪迹的。”

果然,他们找到几处象有一小队人在最近通过的足迹,有的地方大概是为了沿路做记号,把树枝折断了;有的地方留下一堆灰烬,粘土地上还有一些脚印;可是找不到任何露宿的迹象。

工程师已经指示大家不要打猎了。也许罪犯们就在森林里,一开枪就要惊动他们。而且要打猎就必须离开大车,走出一段距离。留下大车没人看管是非常危险的。

下半天,离开“花岗石宫”六英里的光景,前进困难得多了。为了穿过密林,他们不得不砍去一些树木。在走进这种地方以前,史密斯总是很仔细地先让托普和杰普进去,它们忠实地执行任务,如果它们不作任何警告地回来,就可以断定这里没有任何危险,既没有罪犯,又没有野兽。这二者同样属于动物界,凶残的本性是半斤八两的。第一天晚上,移民们在离“花岗石宫”九英里左右的地方露宿,近旁有一条小溪流入慈悲河,他们从来不知道有这条小溪,而它的水路系统使土壤变得十分肥沃,这是可以肯定的。居民们肚子饿了,就饱餐了一顿,然后安排怎样平安过夜。如果工程师只需要对付野兽,例如美洲豹或其他兽类,那只要在帐篷周围点起火来,就足够防御它们了;可是有了罪犯,他们不但不会被营火惊走,相反地,恐怕还会被招引过来。考虑结果,最好还是让自己包围在漆黑的夜色里。

他们小心地组织了守夜的工作。大家一致同意两个人一班担任警戒,每隔两个钟头换班一次。尽管赫伯特一再提出,居民们还是不让他守夜。于是,潘克洛夫和吉丁·史佩莱一班,工程师和纳布一班,就这样在营地周围站岗放哨了。

夜晚仅仅是几个钟头,与其说是由于没有太阳而造成的,还不如说是由于枝叶过分浓密而造成的黑暗。森林里非常寂静,只是有时传来几声美洲豹的怒吼和猿猴的叫声。小杰普似乎特别不爱听猴子叫。这一夜平安无事地度过了。第二天2月16日,继续在森林中穿行,旅途中虽然有困难,但更令人烦恼的却是一路上枯燥无味的感觉。这一天他们走了不到六英里,因为时间大都浪费在用斧头开路上面了。

移民们就象定居在这里的人一样,仅仅砍倒一些小树,把那些高大而美丽的树木保留下来;当然,不砍大树也是因为需要花许多劳动力才能砍倒的缘故。可是这么一来,道路就格外弯曲。由于转弯抹角的地方很多,大大地延长了他们的路程。

这一天,赫伯特发现了几种以前在岛上没有遇到过的新植物品种,例如叶子象泉水似的四面披开的桫椤和刺槐。刺槐上除了结有野驴特别爱吃的长荚以外,还有一种香甜可口的果肉。在这里,移民们又发现了几丛雄伟的卡利松。它们的树干是圆柱形的,顶上有一簇锥形的绿叶,树身高达二百英尺。卡利松是新西兰的万树之王,和黎巴嫩的杉树一样远近闻名。

至于动物方面,除了猎人们已经见过的以外,没有其他的品种了。然而,虽然没法接近,他们却看见一对澳洲所特有的大飞禽。这是一种名叫鸸鹋的食火鸡,身高五尺,长有褐色的羽毛,属于涉水鸟类。托普撒开四条腿,拚命向它们赶去,可是鸸鹋奔走的速度很快,一眨眼就把它抛在后面了。

至于罪犯们留下的遗迹,他们另外还发现一些。有一堆余烬显然是最近才熄灭的,在它附近有一些脚印。居民们仔细地检查了一下。他们一一测量了脚印的长度和宽度,很容易看出来这是五个人的脚印。这五个罪犯一定曾在这里露宿过。如果有第六个人的脚印,那一定是艾尔通的,可是,他们经过仔细研究,并没有发现第六个人的脚印。

“艾尔通没有和他们在一起!”赫伯特说。

“不错,”潘克洛夫说,“既然不在一起,那一定是已经被匪徒们杀死了!这些流氓连个窝也没有,要不然我们可以象追老虎似的追逐他们!”

“不错,”通讯记者说,“他们大概一直在各处漫无目的地漂荡,打算直到成为岛上的主人为止!”

“岛上的主人!”水手大声叫道;“岛上的主人!……”他重复着,好象有一只铁爪扼住了他的喉咙似的,他连话也说不出来了。然后他说:“史密斯先生,”这时他的声音平静一些了,“你知道我的枪里装的是一颗什么子弹吗?”

“不知道,潘克洛夫!”

“就是打透赫伯特胸膛的那颗子弹,我向你保证,一定要用它打中目标!”

可是不管这个报复多么公平合理,也已经不能使艾尔通复活了。察看了遗留在地上的脚印以后,他们只能得出这样的结论:再也不能希望和他重新见面了。

当天晚,上,他们在离“花岗石宫”十四英里的地方露宿。赛勒斯·史密斯估计他们离爬虫角已经不到五英里了。

果然,第二天他们到达了半岛的尽头。森林的纵长方向全走完了,可是他们并没有找到罪犯们藏身的地方,也同样没有找到神秘的陌生人的秘密住处。


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1 precluded 84f6ba3bf290d49387f7cf6189bc2f80     
v.阻止( preclude的过去式和过去分词 );排除;妨碍;使…行不通
参考例句:
  • Abdication is precluded by the lack of a possible successor. 因为没有可能的继承人,让位无法实现。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The bad weather precluded me from attending the meeting. 恶劣的天气使我不能出席会议。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
2 infusion CbAz1     
n.灌输
参考例句:
  • Old families need an infusion of new blood from time to time.古老的家族需要不时地注入新鲜血液。
  • Careful observation of the infusion site is necessary.必须仔细观察输液部位。
3 malignant Z89zY     
adj.恶性的,致命的;恶意的,恶毒的
参考例句:
  • Alexander got a malignant slander.亚历山大受到恶意的诽谤。
  • He started to his feet with a malignant glance at Winston.他爬了起来,不高兴地看了温斯顿一眼。
4 colonists 4afd0fece453e55f3721623f335e6c6f     
n.殖民地开拓者,移民,殖民地居民( colonist的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Colonists from Europe populated many parts of the Americas. 欧洲的殖民者移居到了美洲的许多地方。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Some of the early colonists were cruel to the native population. 有些早期移居殖民地的人对当地居民很残忍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 den 5w9xk     
n.兽穴;秘密地方;安静的小房间,私室
参考例句:
  • There is a big fox den on the back hill.后山有一个很大的狐狸窝。
  • The only way to catch tiger cubs is to go into tiger's den.不入虎穴焉得虎子。
6 intervention e5sxZ     
n.介入,干涉,干预
参考例句:
  • The government's intervention in this dispute will not help.政府对这场争论的干预不会起作用。
  • Many people felt he would be hostile to the idea of foreign intervention.许多人觉得他会反对外来干预。
7 penetrate juSyv     
v.透(渗)入;刺入,刺穿;洞察,了解
参考例句:
  • Western ideas penetrate slowly through the East.西方观念逐渐传入东方。
  • The sunshine could not penetrate where the trees were thickest.阳光不能透入树木最浓密的地方。
8 granite Kyqyu     
adj.花岗岩,花岗石
参考例句:
  • They squared a block of granite.他们把一块花岗岩加工成四方形。
  • The granite overlies the older rocks.花岗岩躺在磨损的岩石上面。
9 inexplicable tbCzf     
adj.无法解释的,难理解的
参考例句:
  • It is now inexplicable how that development was misinterpreted.当时对这一事态发展的错误理解究竟是怎么产生的,现在已经无法说清楚了。
  • There are many things which are inexplicable by science.有很多事科学还无法解释。
10 proceedings Wk2zvX     
n.进程,过程,议程;诉讼(程序);公报
参考例句:
  • He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
  • to initiate legal proceedings against sb 对某人提起诉讼
11 intermittent ebCzV     
adj.间歇的,断断续续的
参考例句:
  • Did you hear the intermittent sound outside?你听见外面时断时续的声音了吗?
  • In the daytime intermittent rains freshened all the earth.白天里,时断时续地下着雨,使整个大地都生气勃勃了。
12 bestowed 12e1d67c73811aa19bdfe3ae4a8c2c28     
赠给,授予( bestow的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • It was a title bestowed upon him by the king. 那是国王赐给他的头衔。
  • He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him. 他认为自己不配得到大家赋予他的荣誉。
13 animated Cz7zMa     
adj.生气勃勃的,活跃的,愉快的
参考例句:
  • His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.他的言论引起了一场气氛热烈而活跃的讨论。
  • We had an animated discussion over current events last evening.昨天晚上我们热烈地讨论时事。
14 convalescence 8Y6ze     
n.病后康复期
参考例句:
  • She bore up well during her convalescence.她在病后恢复期间始终有信心。
  • After convalescence he had a relapse.他于痊愈之后,病又发作了一次。
15 docility fa2bc100be92db9a613af5832f9b75b9     
n.容易教,易驾驶,驯服
参考例句:
  • He was trying to plant the seed of revolt, arouse that placid peasant docility. 他想撒下反叛的种子,唤醒这个安分驯良的农民的觉悟。 来自辞典例句
  • With unusual docility, Nancy stood up and followed him as he left the newsroom. 南希以难得的顺从站起身来,尾随着他离开了新闻编辑室。 来自辞典例句
16 prescriptions f0b231c0bb45f8e500f32e91ec1ae602     
药( prescription的名词复数 ); 处方; 开处方; 计划
参考例句:
  • The hospital of traditional Chinese medicine installed a computer to fill prescriptions. 中医医院装上了电子计算机来抓药。
  • Her main job was filling the doctor's prescriptions. 她的主要工作就是给大夫开的药方配药。
17 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
参考例句:
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
18 delirium 99jyh     
n. 神智昏迷,说胡话;极度兴奋
参考例句:
  • In her delirium, she had fallen to the floor several times. 她在神志不清的状态下几次摔倒在地上。
  • For the next nine months, Job was in constant delirium.接下来的九个月,约伯处于持续精神错乱的状态。
19 suffocated 864b9e5da183fff7aea4cfeaf29d3a2e     
(使某人)窒息而死( suffocate的过去式和过去分词 ); (将某人)闷死; 让人感觉闷热; 憋气
参考例句:
  • Many dogs have suffocated in hot cars. 许多狗在热烘烘的汽车里给闷死了。
  • I nearly suffocated when the pipe of my breathing apparatus came adrift. 呼吸器上的管子脱落时,我差点给憋死。
20 worthy vftwB     
adj.(of)值得的,配得上的;有价值的
参考例句:
  • I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
  • There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。
21 severely SiCzmk     
adv.严格地;严厉地;非常恶劣地
参考例句:
  • He was severely criticized and removed from his post.他受到了严厉的批评并且被撤了职。
  • He is severely put down for his careless work.他因工作上的粗心大意而受到了严厉的批评。
22 delightfully f0fe7d605b75a4c00aae2f25714e3131     
大喜,欣然
参考例句:
  • The room is delightfully appointed. 这房子的设备令人舒适愉快。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • The evening is delightfully cool. 晚间凉爽宜人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
23 inhale ZbJzA     
v.吸入(气体等),吸(烟)
参考例句:
  • Don't inhale dust into your lung.别把灰尘吸进肺里。
  • They are pleased to not inhale second hand smoke.他们很高兴他们再也不会吸到二手烟了。
24 ozone omQzBE     
n.臭氧,新鲜空气
参考例句:
  • The ozone layer is a protective layer around the planet Earth.臭氧层是地球的保护层。
  • The capacity of ozone can adjust according of requirement.臭氧的产量可根据需要或调节。
25 savory UC9zT     
adj.风味极佳的,可口的,味香的
参考例句:
  • She placed a huge dish before him of savory steaming meat.她将一大盘热气腾腾、美味可口的肉放在他面前。
  • He doesn't have a very savory reputation.他的名誉不太好。
26 uncertainty NlFwK     
n.易变,靠不住,不确知,不确定的事物
参考例句:
  • Her comments will add to the uncertainty of the situation.她的批评将会使局势更加不稳定。
  • After six weeks of uncertainty,the strain was beginning to take its toll.6个星期的忐忑不安后,压力开始产生影响了。
27 congestion pYmy3     
n.阻塞,消化不良
参考例句:
  • The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。
  • Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion.在学校附近泊车会引起严重的交通堵塞。
28 prospect P01zn     
n.前景,前途;景色,视野
参考例句:
  • This state of things holds out a cheerful prospect.事态呈现出可喜的前景。
  • The prospect became more evident.前景变得更加明朗了。
29 solely FwGwe     
adv.仅仅,唯一地
参考例句:
  • Success should not be measured solely by educational achievement.成功与否不应只用学业成绩来衡量。
  • The town depends almost solely on the tourist trade.这座城市几乎完全靠旅游业维持。
30 devastated eb3801a3063ef8b9664b1b4d1f6aaada     
v.彻底破坏( devastate的过去式和过去分词);摧毁;毁灭;在感情上(精神上、财务上等)压垮adj.毁坏的;极为震惊的
参考例句:
  • The bomb devastated much of the old part of the city. 这颗炸弹炸毁了旧城的一大片地方。
  • His family is absolutely devastated. 他的一家感到极为震惊。
31 miscreants dd098f265e54ce1164595637a1b87294     
n.恶棍,歹徒( miscreant的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • I ordered the miscreants to let me out. 我命令这些土匪放我出去。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Local people demanded that the District Magistrate apprehend the miscreants. 当地人要求地方法官逮捕那些歹徒。 来自辞典例句
32 derived 6cddb7353e699051a384686b6b3ff1e2     
vi.起源;由来;衍生;导出v.得到( derive的过去式和过去分词 );(从…中)得到获得;源于;(从…中)提取
参考例句:
  • Many English words are derived from Latin and Greek. 英语很多词源出于拉丁文和希腊文。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He derived his enthusiasm for literature from his father. 他对文学的爱好是受他父亲的影响。 来自《简明英汉词典》
33 fixed JsKzzj     
adj.固定的,不变的,准备好的;(计算机)固定的
参考例句:
  • Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗?
  • Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定,我们就不应该随意改变。
34 exterminate nmUxU     
v.扑灭,消灭,根绝
参考例句:
  • Some people exterminate garden insects by spraying poison on the plants.有些人在植物上喷撒毒剂以杀死花园内的昆虫。
  • Woodpeckers can exterminate insect pests hiding in trees.啄木鸟能消灭躲在树里的害虫。
35 thoroughly sgmz0J     
adv.完全地,彻底地,十足地
参考例句:
  • The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
  • The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
36 cape ITEy6     
n.海角,岬;披肩,短披风
参考例句:
  • I long for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope.我渴望到好望角去旅行。
  • She was wearing a cape over her dress.她在外套上披着一件披肩。
37 capes 2a2d1f6d8808b81a9484709d3db50053     
碎谷; 斗篷( cape的名词复数 ); 披肩; 海角; 岬
参考例句:
  • It was cool and they were putting on their capes. 夜里阴冷,他们都穿上了披风。
  • The pastor smiled to give son's two Capes five cents money. 牧师微笑着给了儿子二角五分钱。
38 marsh Y7Rzo     
n.沼泽,湿地
参考例句:
  • There are a lot of frogs in the marsh.沼泽里有许多青蛙。
  • I made my way slowly out of the marsh.我缓慢地走出这片沼泽地。
39 creek 3orzL     
n.小溪,小河,小湾
参考例句:
  • He sprang through the creek.他跳过小河。
  • People sunbathe in the nude on the rocks above the creek.人们在露出小溪的岩石上裸体晒日光浴。
40 reptile xBiz7     
n.爬行动物;两栖动物
参考例句:
  • The frog is not a true reptile.青蛙并非真正的爬行动物。
  • So you should not be surprised to see someone keep a reptile as a pet.所以,你不必惊奇有人养了一只爬行动物作为宠物。
41 marshy YBZx8     
adj.沼泽的
参考例句:
  • In August 1935,we began our march across the marshy grassland. 1935年8月,我们开始过草地。
  • The surrounding land is low and marshy. 周围的地低洼而多沼泽。
42 gulf 1e0xp     
n.海湾;深渊,鸿沟;分歧,隔阂
参考例句:
  • The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。
  • There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。
43 serpentine MEgzx     
adj.蜿蜒的,弯曲的
参考例句:
  • One part of the Serpentine is kept for swimmers.蜿蜒河的一段划为游泳区。
  • Tremolite laths and serpentine minerals are present in places.有的地方出现透闪石板条及蛇纹石。
44 wilderness SgrwS     
n.杳无人烟的一片陆地、水等,荒漠
参考例句:
  • She drove the herd of cattle through the wilderness.她赶着牛群穿过荒野。
  • Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。
45 investigations 02de25420938593f7db7bd4052010b32     
(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。
46 decided lvqzZd     
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。
47 situated JiYzBH     
adj.坐落在...的,处于某种境地的
参考例句:
  • The village is situated at the margin of a forest.村子位于森林的边缘。
  • She is awkwardly situated.她的处境困难。
48 pillage j2jze     
v.抢劫;掠夺;n.抢劫,掠夺;掠夺物
参考例句:
  • The invading troops were guilty of rape and pillage.侵略军犯了抢劫和强奸的罪。
  • It was almost pillage.这简直是一场洗劫。
49 devastation ku9zlF     
n.毁坏;荒废;极度震惊或悲伤
参考例句:
  • The bomb caused widespread devastation. 炸弹造成大面积破坏。
  • There was devastation on every side. 到处都是破坏的创伤。 来自《简明英汉词典》
50 accomplished UzwztZ     
adj.有才艺的;有造诣的;达到了的
参考例句:
  • Thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
  • Removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
51 entrench hZPzV     
v.使根深蒂固;n.壕沟;防御设施
参考例句:
  • A series of measures were designed to entrench democracy and the rule of law.采取一系列措施旨在巩固民主和法制。
  • These dictators have entrenched themselves politically and are difficult to move.这些独裁者在政治上已经站稳了脚跟,很难推翻他们。
52 hatchets a447123da05b9a6817677d7eb8e95456     
n.短柄小斧( hatchet的名词复数 );恶毒攻击;诽谤;休战
参考例句:
  • Hatchets, knives, bayonets, swords, all brought to be sharpened, were all red with it. 他们带来磨利的战斧、短刀、刺刀、战刀也全都有殷红的血。 来自英汉文学 - 双城记
  • They smashed all the carved paneling with their axes and hatchets. 圣所中一切雕刻的、们现在用斧子锤子打坏了。 来自互联网
53 utensils 69f125dfb1fef9b418c96d1986e7b484     
器具,用具,器皿( utensil的名词复数 ); 器物
参考例句:
  • Formerly most of our household utensils were made of brass. 以前我们家庭用的器皿多数是用黄铜做的。
  • Some utensils were in a state of decay when they were unearthed. 有些器皿在出土时已经残破。
54 ammunition GwVzz     
n.军火,弹药
参考例句:
  • A few of the jeeps had run out of ammunition.几辆吉普车上的弹药已经用光了。
  • They have expended all their ammunition.他们把弹药用光。
55 arsenal qNPyF     
n.兵工厂,军械库
参考例句:
  • Even the workers at the arsenal have got a secret organization.兵工厂工人暗中也有组织。
  • We must be the great arsenal of democracy.我们必须成为民主的大军火库。
56 pretext 1Qsxi     
n.借口,托词
参考例句:
  • He used his headache as a pretext for not going to school.他借口头疼而不去上学。
  • He didn't attend that meeting under the pretext of sickness.他以生病为借口,没参加那个会议。
57 inaccessible 49Nx8     
adj.达不到的,难接近的
参考例句:
  • This novel seems to me among the most inaccessible.这本书对我来说是最难懂的小说之一。
  • The top of Mount Everest is the most inaccessible place in the world.珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最难到达的地方。
58 dwelling auzzQk     
n.住宅,住所,寓所
参考例句:
  • Those two men are dwelling with us.那两个人跟我们住在一起。
  • He occupies a three-story dwelling place on the Park Street.他在派克街上有一幢3层楼的寓所。
59 consecrated consecrated     
adj.神圣的,被视为神圣的v.把…奉为神圣,给…祝圣( consecrate的过去式和过去分词 );奉献
参考例句:
  • The church was consecrated in 1853. 这座教堂于1853年祝圣。
  • They consecrated a temple to their god. 他们把庙奉献给神。 来自《简明英汉词典》
60 entirely entirely     
ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地
参考例句:
  • The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
  • His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。
61 repose KVGxQ     
v.(使)休息;n.安息
参考例句:
  • Don't disturb her repose.不要打扰她休息。
  • Her mouth seemed always to be smiling,even in repose.她的嘴角似乎总是挂着微笑,即使在睡眠时也是这样。
62 formerly ni3x9     
adv.从前,以前
参考例句:
  • We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
  • This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。
63 ascent TvFzD     
n.(声望或地位)提高;上升,升高;登高
参考例句:
  • His rapid ascent in the social scale was surprising.他的社会地位提高之迅速令人吃惊。
  • Burke pushed the button and the elevator began its slow ascent.伯克按动电钮,电梯开始缓慢上升。
64 machinery CAdxb     
n.(总称)机械,机器;机构
参考例句:
  • Has the machinery been put up ready for the broadcast?广播器材安装完毕了吗?
  • Machinery ought to be well maintained all the time.机器应该随时注意维护。
65 apparatus ivTzx     
n.装置,器械;器具,设备
参考例句:
  • The school's audio apparatus includes films and records.学校的视听设备包括放映机和录音机。
  • They had a very refined apparatus.他们有一套非常精良的设备。
66 joyfully joyfully     
adv. 喜悦地, 高兴地
参考例句:
  • She tripped along joyfully as if treading on air. 她高兴地走着,脚底下轻飘飘的。
  • During these first weeks she slaved joyfully. 在最初的几周里,她干得很高兴。
67 ascended ea3eb8c332a31fe6393293199b82c425     
v.上升,攀登( ascend的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He has ascended into heaven. 他已经升入了天堂。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The climbers slowly ascended the mountain. 爬山运动员慢慢地登上了这座山。 来自《简明英汉词典》
68 scattered 7jgzKF     
adj.分散的,稀疏的;散步的;疏疏落落的
参考例句:
  • Gathering up his scattered papers,he pushed them into his case.他把散乱的文件收拾起来,塞进文件夹里。
69 impeded 7dc9974da5523140b369df3407a86996     
阻碍,妨碍,阻止( impede的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • Work on the building was impeded by severe weather. 楼房的施工因天气恶劣而停了下来。
  • He was impeded in his work. 他的工作受阻。
70 foliage QgnzK     
n.叶子,树叶,簇叶
参考例句:
  • The path was completely covered by the dense foliage.小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
  • Dark foliage clothes the hills.浓密的树叶覆盖着群山。
71 chattering chattering     
n. (机器振动发出的)咔嗒声,(鸟等)鸣,啁啾 adj. 喋喋不休的,啾啾声的 动词chatter的现在分词形式
参考例句:
  • The teacher told the children to stop chattering in class. 老师叫孩子们在课堂上不要叽叽喳喳讲话。
  • I was so cold that my teeth were chattering. 我冷得牙齿直打战。
72 ramble DAszo     
v.漫步,漫谈,漫游;n.漫步,闲谈,蔓延
参考例句:
  • This is the best season for a ramble in the suburbs.这是去郊区漫游的最好季节。
  • I like to ramble about the street after work.我下班后在街上漫步。
73 thickets bed30e7ce303e7462a732c3ca71b2a76     
n.灌木丛( thicket的名词复数 );丛状物
参考例句:
  • Small trees became thinly scattered among less dense thickets. 小树稀稀朗朗地立在树林里。 来自辞典例句
  • The entire surface is covered with dense thickets. 所有的地面盖满了密密层层的灌木丛。 来自辞典例句
74 ferocious ZkNxc     
adj.凶猛的,残暴的,极度的,十分强烈的
参考例句:
  • The ferocious winds seemed about to tear the ship to pieces.狂风仿佛要把船撕成碎片似的。
  • The ferocious panther is chasing a rabbit.那只凶猛的豹子正追赶一只兔子。
75 hearty Od1zn     
adj.热情友好的;衷心的;尽情的,纵情的
参考例句:
  • After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了,他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
  • We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。
76 jaguars bfbd1a0f0e813aff8928cf4c7a6394d1     
n.(中、南美洲的)美洲虎( jaguar的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Jaguars are largely nocturnal creatures. 美洲虎基本上是夜行动物。 来自辞典例句
  • Jaguars (Panthera onca) once ranged from southern South America to theUnited States. 美洲虎曾经分布在北美洲南部和美洲南部。 来自互联网
77 defense AxbxB     
n.防御,保卫;[pl.]防务工事;辩护,答辩
参考例句:
  • The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
  • The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
78 exempted b7063b5d39ab0e555afef044f21944ea     
使免除[豁免]( exempt的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • His bad eyesight exempted him from military service. 他因视力不好而免服兵役。
  • Her illness exempted her from the examination. 她因病而免试。
79 disappearance ouEx5     
n.消失,消散,失踪
参考例句:
  • He was hard put to it to explain her disappearance.他难以说明她为什么不见了。
  • Her disappearance gave rise to the wildest rumours.她失踪一事引起了各种流言蜚语。
80 labor P9Tzs     
n.劳动,努力,工作,劳工;分娩;vi.劳动,努力,苦干;vt.详细分析;麻烦
参考例句:
  • We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
  • He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后,他已经疲惫不堪了。
81 winding Ue7z09     
n.绕,缠,绕组,线圈
参考例句:
  • A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
  • The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
82 lengthened 4c0dbc9eb35481502947898d5e9f0a54     
(时间或空间)延长,伸长( lengthen的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • The afternoon shadows lengthened. 下午影子渐渐变长了。
  • He wanted to have his coat lengthened a bit. 他要把上衣放长一些。
83 detours a04ea29bb4d0e6d3a4b19afe8b4dd41f     
绕行的路( detour的名词复数 ); 绕道,兜圈子
参考例句:
  • Local wars and bandits often blocked their travel, making countless detours necessary. 内战和盗匪也常阻挡他们前进,迫使他们绕了无数弯路。
  • Could it be that all these detours had brought them to Moshi Pass? 难道绕来绕去,绕到磨石口来了吗? 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
84 specimens 91fc365099a256001af897127174fcce     
n.样品( specimen的名词复数 );范例;(化验的)抽样;某种类型的人
参考例句:
  • Astronauts have brought back specimens of rock from the moon. 宇航员从月球带回了岩石标本。
  • The traveler brought back some specimens of the rocks from the mountains. 那位旅行者从山上带回了一些岩石标本。 来自《简明英汉词典》
85 browsed 86f80e78b89bd7dd8de908c9e6adfe44     
v.吃草( browse的过去式和过去分词 );随意翻阅;(在商店里)随便看看;(在计算机上)浏览信息
参考例句:
  • I browsed through some magazines while I waited. 我边等边浏览几本杂志。 来自辞典例句
  • I browsed through the book, looking at page after page. 我翻开了一下全书,一页又一页。 来自互联网
86 pulp Qt4y9     
n.果肉,纸浆;v.化成纸浆,除去...果肉,制成纸浆
参考例句:
  • The pulp of this watermelon is too spongy.这西瓜瓤儿太肉了。
  • The company manufactures pulp and paper products.这个公司制造纸浆和纸产品。
87 cylindrical CnMza     
adj.圆筒形的
参考例句:
  • huge cylindrical gas tanks 巨大的圆柱形贮气罐
  • Beer cans are cylindrical. 啤酒罐子是圆筒形的。
88 cone lYJyi     
n.圆锥体,圆锥形东西,球果
参考例句:
  • Saw-dust piled up in a great cone.锯屑堆积如山。
  • The police have sectioned off part of the road with traffic cone.警察用锥形路标把部分路面分隔开来。
89 celebrated iwLzpz     
adj.有名的,声誉卓著的
参考例句:
  • He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
  • The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。
90 cedars 4de160ce89706c12228684f5ca667df6     
雪松,西洋杉( cedar的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • The old cedars were badly damaged in the storm. 风暴严重损害了古老的雪松。
  • Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars. 1黎巴嫩哪,开开你的门,任火烧灭你的香柏树。
91 fauna 9kExx     
n.(一个地区或时代的)所有动物,动物区系
参考例句:
  • This National Park is an area with unique fauna and flora.该国家公园区域内具有独特的动物种群和植物种群。
  • Fauna is a biological notion means all the animal life in a particular region or period. 动物群是一个生物学的概念,指的是一个特定时期或者地区的所有动物。
92 peculiar cinyo     
adj.古怪的,异常的;特殊的,特有的
参考例句:
  • He walks in a peculiar fashion.他走路的样子很奇特。
  • He looked at me with a very peculiar expression.他用一种很奇怪的表情看着我。
93 darted d83f9716cd75da6af48046d29f4dd248     
v.投掷,投射( dart的过去式和过去分词 );向前冲,飞奔
参考例句:
  • The lizard darted out its tongue at the insect. 蜥蜴伸出舌头去吃小昆虫。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The old man was displeased and darted an angry look at me. 老人不高兴了,瞪了我一眼。 来自《简明英汉词典》
94 prodigious C1ZzO     
adj.惊人的,奇妙的;异常的;巨大的;庞大的
参考例句:
  • This business generates cash in prodigious amounts.这种业务收益丰厚。
  • He impressed all who met him with his prodigious memory.他惊人的记忆力让所有见过他的人都印象深刻。
95 apparently tMmyQ     
adv.显然地;表面上,似乎
参考例句:
  • An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽,豁然开朗。
  • He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。
96 attentively AyQzjz     
adv.聚精会神地;周到地;谛;凝神
参考例句:
  • She listened attentively while I poured out my problems. 我倾吐心中的烦恼时,她一直在注意听。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • She listened attentively and set down every word he said. 她专心听着,把他说的话一字不漏地记下来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
97 distinguished wu9z3v     
adj.卓越的,杰出的,著名的
参考例句:
  • Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
  • A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。
98 wretches 279ac1104342e09faf6a011b43f12d57     
n.不幸的人( wretch的名词复数 );可怜的人;恶棍;坏蛋
参考例句:
  • The little wretches were all bedraggledfrom some roguery. 小淘气们由于恶作剧而弄得脏乎乎的。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • The best courage for us poor wretches is to fly from danger. 对我们这些可怜虫说来,最好的出路还是躲避危险。 来自辞典例句
99 rascals 5ab37438604a153e085caf5811049ebb     
流氓( rascal的名词复数 ); 无赖; (开玩笑说法)淘气的人(尤指小孩); 恶作剧的人
参考例句:
  • "Oh, but I like rascals. "唔,不过我喜欢流氓。
  • "They're all second-raters, black sheep, rascals. "他们都是二流人物,是流氓,是恶棍。
100 random HT9xd     
adj.随机的;任意的;n.偶然的(或随便的)行动
参考例句:
  • The list is arranged in a random order.名单排列不分先后。
  • On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查,发现肉变质了。
101 rammed 99b2b7e6fc02f63b92d2b50ea750a532     
v.夯实(土等)( ram的过去式和过去分词 );猛撞;猛压;反复灌输
参考例句:
  • Two passengers were injured when their taxi was rammed from behind by a bus. 公共汽车从后面撞来,出租车上的两位乘客受了伤。
  • I rammed down the earth around the newly-planted tree. 我将新栽的树周围的土捣硬。 来自《简明英汉词典》
102 retaliation PWwxD     
n.报复,反击
参考例句:
  • retaliation against UN workers 对联合国工作人员的报复
  • He never said a single word in retaliation. 他从未说过一句反击的话。 来自《简明英汉词典》
103 alas Rx8z1     
int.唉(表示悲伤、忧愁、恐惧等)
参考例句:
  • Alas!The window is broken!哎呀!窗子破了!
  • Alas,the truth is less romantic.然而,真理很少带有浪漫色彩。
104 extremity tlgxq     
n.末端,尽头;尽力;终极;极度
参考例句:
  • I hope you will help them in their extremity.我希望你能帮助在穷途末路的他们。
  • What shall we do in this extremity?在这种极其困难的情况下我们该怎么办呢?
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