It forms a protective mantle against the cold, 它形成了抵御寒冷的保护性掩体

113. That water deploys when it freezes.
     水的分布痕迹
114. Lighter than water, the ice floats,
     由于比水轻 冰浮于水上
115. Rather than sinking to the bottom.
     而不是沉于水下
116. It forms a protective mantle against the cold,
     它形成了抵御寒冷的保护性掩体
117. Under which life can go on.
     使得水下的生命得以延续
118. The engine of life is linkage.
     生命的动力便是互相关联
119. Everything is linked.
     所有事物都是关联的

来自《家园 第一部分 Home Part1》第 116 行