but, like the fabled tortoise, their strategy is to be slow and steady. 不过它们的策略还是稳扎稳打

43. With so many competitors, getting a good start is critical
    在这么多的竞争者面前 有一个好的开始非常重要
44. but each plant has it's own particular strategy for making the most of this rare opportunity.
    在这个难得的机会面前 每种植物都有自己非常独特的生长方式
45. The seeds of hardwoods are quick to germinate
    阔叶木发芽速度虽然不慢
46. but, like the fabled tortoise, their strategy is to be slow and steady.
    不过它们的策略还是稳扎稳打
47. Vines and other climbers put all their energy into rapid vertical growth, rather than girth
    蔓生植物和攀爬植物一样 把全部的力量用于垂直生长,而不是横向生长
48. though they'll need to be well supported.
    尽管需要很好的对象支撑其生长
49. The climbers' strategy looks chaotic but there's method in their madness.
    对这些蔓生植物来说,疯长是它们唯一的思想

来自《行星地球 第一季 第八集 Planet Earth S01E08 热带雨林》第 46 行