However, human beings are seldom the first to reach these black, damp places. 但是 人类绝非 这个阴暗潮湿地界的第一位到访者
To reach their overwintering grounds in India 要想到达印度境内的越冬场所
The new arrivals open up paths like arteries along which water flows, extending the reach of the flood. 新来者开辟了新的干道 洪水流淌在这些「动脉」中 不断向外扩展
and has taken nearly five months to reach here. 奔流了将近5个月才到达这里
They can't rest until they reach it. 它们不能休息 必须尽快到达那里