surging ahead of almost all their rivals. 几乎超越所有竞争者

53. Their immense leaves capture huge amounts of sunlight,
    它的大叶子捕捉了相当多的阳光
54. so fueling their growth.
    所以加速了它的生长
55. As a result the macarangas grow a remarkable eight meters a year
    结果是,这种血桐一年能长8米,
56. surging ahead of almost all their rivals.
    几乎超越所有竞争者
57. In the race for the top sport hundreds will start
    在这个长高比赛上
58. yet few will ever reach the finishing line,
    众多的运动员中只有少数可以冲过终点
59. their growth cut short by the diminishing light.
    大部分的植物因为缺少阳光而生长缓慢

来自《行星地球 第一季 第八集 Planet Earth S01E08 热带雨林》第 56 行