he can soak up water like a sponge. 可以像海绵一样吸收大量的水

177. The male snatches a drink,
     雄沙鸡抓紧时间喝了口水
178. but he also needs to collect water for his chicks.
     但他还要给雏鸟们带水回去
179. Using specially adapted breast feathers,
     他胸前特化的羽毛
180. he can soak up water like a sponge.
     可以像海绵一样吸收大量的水
181. But it takes time, and he is in danger.
     不过这需要时间 而他已身陷危险
182. Goshawk.
     苍鹰
183. Sandgrouse here are their main prey.
     沙鸡是他们的主要猎物

来自《行星地球 第二季 第四集 Planet Earth S02E04 沙漠》第 180 行