新概念英语第二册逐句精讲语言点第82课(2)

Fishermen and sailors sometimes claim to have seen monsters in the sea. Though people have often laughed at stories told by seamen, it is now known that many of these 'monsters' which have at times been sighted are simply strange fish. Occasionally, unusual creatures are washed to the shore, but they are rarely caught out at sea. Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar. A small fishing boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish as it pulled on the line. Realizing that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort not to damage it in any way. When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail. The fish, which has since been sent to a museum where it is being examined by a scientist, is called an oarfish. Such creatures have rarely been seen alive by man as they live at a depth of six hundred feet.

句子讲解：

4、Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar.

然而不久前，在马达加斯加附近却捕获了一条奇怪的鱼。

5、A small fishing boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish as it pulled on the line.

这条强壮的大鱼咬住钩后把小渔船拖到了几英里外的海面上。

语言点 pull on the line上钩

6、Realizing that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort not to damage it in any way.

那位渔民意识到这根本不是一条普通的鱼，于是千方百计不让它受到丝毫伤害。

语言点 make every effort竭尽全力

7、When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long.

当终于把这条鱼拖上岸之后，人们发现它身长超过了 13英尺。