蛇到龙的进化过程:Taiwan to the World 4 绽放真台湾

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Taiwan to the World 4 绽放真台湾
Experts are working to unlock the secrets and the potential of creatures found on this beautiful Island

Known as the Beautiful Island, Taiwan is filled with spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife, and also amazing people. There are roughly 70 species of mammals1, 90 species of reptiles2, 400 species of butterflies, 500 species of birds, and more. Some of these incredible creatures can only be found in Taiwan. These consist of the Formosan black bear, the Formosan landlocked salmon3, and the Mikado pheasant4. However, it is the unexpected creatures that are presenting some unexpected benefits to the world.

National Geographic Channel's "Taiwan to the World 4: Taiwan's Amazing Creatures" changes our view of the world. It shows experts working to unlock the secrets and the potential of creatures commonly found in Taiwan like cockroaches and horseshoe crabs5.

Not only is Taiwan's wildlife amazing, but so are its people. In the episode "Star Trackers6", NGC's cameras follow two stargazers7 chasing their dreams in the night sky. One is attempting to discover a new comet, while the other is working on building the world's most powerful radio telescope. Produced by Taiwanese filmmakers, NGC's "Taiwan to the World 4" will open your hearts and minds to all that is Taiwan.


台湾以宝岛的美名著称,岛上充满了美不胜收的景致、独特的野生生物,以及杰出优秀的人民。这些野生物种大约包含七十种哺乳动物、九十种爬虫类、四百种蝴蝶、五百种鸟类以及更多不同种类的生物。在这些奇妙的生物之中,有一些是只有在台湾才找得到的。这些生物包括了台湾黑熊、樱花钩吻鲑和台湾帝雉。不过带给世界一些意想不到的益处的,反倒是那些令人预料不到的生物。

国家地理频道的《绽放真台湾∶台湾动物之光》改变了我们对世界的看法。在节目中,我们能一睹专家们努力解开一些像是蟑螂和鲎等这类台湾常见生物的秘密和潜力。

台湾令人惊艳的可不是只有野生动物而已,台湾人也是很优秀的。在《星空搜捕手》这集节目中,国家地理频道的镜头将会跟著两位在夜空中追寻梦想的天文观测家。其中一位试图要发现新的慧星,而另一位则在全力打造世界上威力最强的电波望远镜。由台湾制片家所制作的国家地理频道《绽放真台湾》系列节目,将会打开您对台湾的新视野。


  1. spectaculara. 精彩的,夺目的
    Many people visit Yellowstone National Park for its spectacular scenery.
    许多游客到黄石公园是为了欣赏那里壮丽的景致。
  2. roughlyadv. 粗略地,大致上
    Jason and I have roughly the same opinions even though we come from different backgrounds.
    尽管杰森和我来自不同的背景,但我们的观点大致相同。
  3. unexpecteda. 想不到的,意外的
    Susan's resignation was quite unexpected because we thought she loved her job.
    苏珊的辞职颇令人意外,因为我们都以为她热爱她的工作。
  4. unlockvt. 揭开,揭发(……的秘密)
    The psychologist unlocked Tim's inner feelings by analyzing his dreams.
    那位心理医生藉由分析提姆的梦境来揭露他内心的感受。
  5. potentialn. 可能性,潜力
    I think the young chess player has the potential to become a world-class champion.
    我认为那个年轻的西洋棋选手有成为世界级冠军的潜力。

  1. consist of...由……组成                                                                                                                           This film consists of five touching stories that are all tied together by a red violin.
    一把红色小提琴串起了五段感人的故事,形成了这部电影。
  2. attempt to + 原形动词试图 尝试(做)……
    Ian attempted to cheer up his wife by telling jokes.
    伊恩跟他老婆讲了许多笑话,试图让她开心起来。
  3. work on + 动名词 名词致力於……
    The marketing department has been working on this project for a long time.
    行销部门在这项企划案上已经投入了很多心血和时间。

  1. mammaln. 哺乳类
  2. reptilen. 爬虫类
  3. Formosan landlocked salmonn. 樱花钩吻鲑
    landlockeda. 内陆的
    salmonn. 鲑鱼
  4. Mikado pheasantn. 帝雉
  5. horseshoe crabn. 鲎(又名马蹄蟹)
  6. trackern. 追踪者,追捕者
  7. stargazern. 观星者;星象学家

Horseshoe Crab
虽然鲎(马蹄蟹)的名称,会让人误以为这种生物和螃蟹有关,

然而这两者之间却一点关系也没有。鲎是一种节肢动物,和蜘蛛或蝎子的关系还比较亲近。这种生物已经存在四十亿年了,具备著简单却强韧的免疫系统,是以它的血液对航太科学来说极其珍贵,能够侦测有机体及保护太空人免於疾病伤害。目前科学界除了以鲎进行神经传导与视觉系统的相关研究外,还广用鲎的血液於检测医疗用品或人体用注射品是否有细菌内毒素(endotoxin)的污染,此方法就称为鲎试剂检验法。