But half a ton of mad hairy cow is not to be trifled with. 不过在半数是脾气暴躁的母牛面前不好硬来
giving them a head start when summer finally arrives. 这样可以顺利地迎接夏天的到来
For the fox, it's a chance to scavenge. 对于北极狐来说 这是一个捕食的机会
In the Arctic, any breach in the icy barrier can be a lifeline. 在北极 每一处破冰的地方都是一条生命线
These can only be reached during a brief lull in the currents. 这个地方只有在洋流暂时停歇时才能吃到
a permanent hole in the sea ice, kept open throughout the winter by strong ocean currents. 冰间湖是结冰的海洋上永久性的洞孔 因为有强大的洋流使它们冬天也不会冰封
and, when day breaks, a rare chance to feed. 而且到了白天还有难得的进食机会
They all have the same goal, a polynya, 它们都有相同的目标--冰间湖(冰穴)
the Arctic is a vast frozen sea surrounded by land. 北极是广阔的冰封海洋 被陆地包围
illuminating a very different ice world. 阳光照亮了一个截然不同的冰的世界