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| Kona Coast dive site
This Kona Coast dive site is possibly the most beautiful, diverse, easily accessible, interesting dive location we have on the Island of Hawaii. It is at Honaunau Bay, just north of the National Historic Park.
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科纳海滨潜水地
科纳海滨很可能是夏威夷岛上风景最优美、海洋生物最繁多、交通最便利，也是最有意思的潜水景点。它位于火奴鲁鲁湾，美国国家历史公园的北部。
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| This whole area is an ancient Hawaiian fishing/religious ceremonial area, so treat it as such. Show the proper respect for the location, please. Some of the locals are upset with the proliferation of divers1 and snorkelers frequenting this site today, so please, treat them with respect and don't leave any trash for them to use as evidence of your visit. Respectfully smile at everyone you see, you'll be surprised at how that will confuse those you meet. |
它的整个区域是夏威夷人古时的渔业或宗教礼仪场所，因此要恰当地以礼相待。请尊重这一景点的环境。由于目前常去此地潜水的人数逐渐增多，一些当地人对此表示担忧，所以请您尊重他们，不要用丢弃的垃圾以示你的来访。对你所遇的人给予恭敬的微笑，你会吃惊地发现这将使他们怎样地迷惑不解。
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| Because of the abundance of colorful reef marine3 life, this is an excellent place to snorkel2 ... as well as scuba4. The clarity of the water here is conducive5 to exciting sightings of various marine-life species.There are two fine routes for divers to take from the entry point. One is straight out toward open ocean, the second along the rocky shore in a northerly direction. If you are going straight out, watch and listen closely for the many fishing boats that use this bay as a launch site (a cautionary dive flag float is recommended). The straight out route will take you across many coral heads and sandy channels holding a multitude of invertebrates6 and reef fish. In the center of the bay, you'll reach a living coral reef that is punctuated7 with countless8 pukas (holes) that hold numerous eels9, crabs10 and shells of many descriptions. Watch for the Giant Green Sea Turtles in this bay as they often frequent this fantastic dive spot. Remember, the Green Sea Turtle is a protected, endangered species. So don't touch, grab on to, or try to ride these valuable creatures -- the penalties for such action, if reported, is mega bucks11 and it ain't worth it. Just enjoy their presence. |
这里生长着丰富多彩的礁湖海洋生物，是很棒的潜水活动场所，同样也适合斯库巴潜水。这里净碧的水质可以让你清晰地观赏到各种鲜活、生动的海洋生物。在入口处有两条潜游线路。其中的一条线路直接游向公开海域，第二条线路沿着多礁的海岸向北游。如果你走第一条线路，仔细留心许多以此湾作为起航点的渔船(建议使用潜水警示浮标以防意外)。这条线路将带你穿过许多寄生着无脊椎动物和鱼类的珊瑚头及多沙水道。在海湾中央，你将看到一个活珊瑚礁，里边有无数个空隙，许多鳗鱼、蟹和各式贝壳生长在这些空隙里。注意：大绿海龟经常出现在这个奇妙的潜水点。但要记住：大绿海龟是一种濒临灭绝的受保护动物，所以，不要碰撞、抓斗或试图骑赶这种珍贵的动物——以上行为如被发现，将被处于罚款，这是很不值得的，所以看看它们的样子就罢了。
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| Here's a hint on diving anywhere: When you see a coral reef that is covered with living coral, thoroughly12 inspect it, slowly, for it will be filled with delightful13 sea-life, in, around, under and above it -- but don't touch it. Dead coral heads and most rock rubble14 areas generally hold fewer species (but fascinating ones, nonetheless). |
潜水时请注意：当你看到一个被活珊瑚覆盖的珊瑚礁时，仔细观察一下，请轻柔些，不要碰它，因为它到处——内部、四周、下边、上边——都有可爱的海洋生物。死的珊瑚头和大多数碎石区很少生长生物（但那些奇异的生物除外）。
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If you opt15 for the northerly shore route from the entry area you'll find many caves and indentations as you explore the underwater terrain16.The lava17 wall is literally18 filled with hiding places for Kona's famous ula(Spiney Lobster)and(although they are being overharvested) you just may glimpse one or two peeking19 out at YOU!
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如果你沿第二条线路潜游，即从入口潜向北岸，在观察水下地形时，你将看到许多大的空隙及缺口（海岸线凹入处）。熔岩床是科纳带刺龙虾的藏身之地（尽管它们已被大量地捕捞），你还会发现有那么一两只正瞪大眼睛看着你！
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| Only a few yards away from the shoreline you'll notice a gradual slope of branch coral rubble. It slopes down more rapidly as you descend20 to over 80′ before leveling off in a sandy flat at over 100′. As you float over this ledge21 watch for the infamous22 Crown of Thorns Sea Star. This voracious23 critter is covered with sharp spines24 that can cause considerable pain when touched (so, don't touch 'em!). At the bottom of the bay, in the sandy area, occasionally, huge Manta Rays, and often, leopard25 rays are seen resting on the sandy flats. We've seen schools of opelu here that numbered in the thousands. Sometimes these schools are so dense26 they actually blot27 out the sun, appearing as black undulating masses of unrecognizable blobs of darkness. As they draw nearer,or if you are a brave soul and go toward them,you'll see that the ‘ blob' is actually thousands and thousands of tiny fish.Quite an experience. |
距海岸线几码远，你会看到一个渐缓的礁石斜坡。当你潜到80分以上，在与沙平面水平即到100分之前，斜坡更加陡直。路经此处时，要小心臭名昭著的长刺海星。这种贪婪的怪物满身都是尖刺，如被刺到会产生巨烈的疼痛（所以千万不要碰它们！）。在海湾底部有沙的部分，有时你还会碰到在沙地上休息的大蝠鲼鳐和豹斑鳐，在这我们见过成群的圣海伦海?，数量可达上千只。有时它们聚在一起竟然遮住了阳光，看起来像来历不明的黑斑点组成的黑色波状物。当它们接近你，或如果你非常勇敢而靠近它们，你会发现那些“斑点”实际上是成千上万条小鱼。真是有惊无险！
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| In this area always keep your eye out, to the sides, ahead, and to your rear. Too many times, as we dive, we keep looking down -- and too often, several interesting sights are missed. Make it a habit to look around --? you'll be surprised at what you've been missing. |
在这一海域时刻注意观察你的四周，前面和后面。大多数情况下，我们边潜游边向下看，这样就会经常错过了许多有趣的景致。养成环视四周的习惯——你将为你所错过的感到惊讶！
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divers
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| adj.不同的；种种的 |
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- He chose divers of them,who were asked to accompany him.他选择他们当中的几个人，要他们和他作伴。
- Two divers work together while a standby diver remains on the surface.两名潜水员协同工作，同时有一名候补潜水员留在水面上。
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snorkel
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| n.泳者所戴的通气管，潜水艇的吸、排气装置 |
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- With a snorkel,however,a diver can stay under water for quite a long time.潜水员携带一根通气管就可以在水下呆很长时间。
- I did buy a mask and fins and a snorkel.我买了面镜、蛙鞋和一个呼吸管。
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marine
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| adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵 |
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- Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
- When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。
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scuba
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| n.水中呼吸器 |
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- I first got hooked on scuba diving when I was twelve.12岁时我开始迷上了带水中呼吸器潜水。
- While on honeymoon in Bali,she learned to scuba dive.她在巴厘岛度蜜月时学会了带水肺潜水。
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conducive
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| adj.有益的，有助的 |
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- This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
- Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。
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invertebrates
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| n.无脊椎动物( invertebrate的名词复数 ) |
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- Insects and worms are all invertebrates. 昆虫和蠕虫都是无脊椎动物。 来自辞典例句
- In the earthworm and many other invertebrates, these excretory structures are called nephridia. 在蚯蚓和许多其它无脊椎动物中，这些排泄结构称为肾管。 来自辞典例句
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punctuated
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| v.（在文字中）加标点符号，加标点( punctuate的过去式和过去分词 )；不时打断某事物 |
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- Her speech was punctuated by bursts of applause. 她的讲演不时被阵阵掌声打断。
- The audience punctuated his speech by outbursts of applause. 听众不时以阵阵掌声打断他的讲话。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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countless
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| adj.无数的，多得不计其数的 |
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- In the war countless innocent people lost their lives.在这场战争中无数无辜的人丧失了性命。
- I've told you countless times.我已经告诉你无数遍了。
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eels
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| abbr. 电子发射器定位系统（=electronic emitter location system） |
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- Eels have been on the feed in the Lower Thames. 鳗鱼在泰晤士河下游寻食。
- She bought some eels for dinner. 她买回一些鳗鱼做晚餐。
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crabs
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| n.蟹( crab的名词复数 )；阴虱寄生病；蟹肉v.捕蟹( crab的第三人称单数 ) |
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- As we walked along the seashore we saw lots of tiny crabs. 我们在海岸上散步时看到很多小蟹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The fish and crabs scavenge for decaying tissue. 鱼和蟹搜寻腐烂的组织为食。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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bucks
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| n.雄鹿( buck的名词复数 )；钱；（英国十九世纪初的）花花公子；（用于某些表达方式）责任v.（马等）猛然弓背跃起( buck的第三人称单数 )；抵制；猛然震荡；马等尥起后蹄跳跃 |
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- They cost ten bucks. 这些值十元钱。
- They are hunting for bucks. 他们正在猎雄兔。 来自《简明英汉词典》
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thoroughly
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| adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地 |
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- The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
- The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
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delightful
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| adj.令人高兴的，使人快乐的 |
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- We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
- Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。
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rubble
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| n.（一堆）碎石，瓦砾 |
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- After the earthquake,it took months to clean up the rubble.地震后，花了数月才清理完瓦砾。
- After the war many cities were full of rubble.战后许多城市到处可见颓垣残壁。
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opt
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| vi.选择，决定做某事 |
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- They opt for more holiday instead of more pay.他们选择了延长假期而不是增加工资。
- Will individual schools be given the right to opt out of the local school authority?各个学校可能有权选择退出地方教育局吗？
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terrain
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| n.地面，地形，地图 |
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- He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。
- He knows the terrain of this locality like the back of his hand.他对这一带的地形了如指掌。
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lava
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| n.熔岩，火山岩 |
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- The lava flowed down the sides of the volcano.熔岩沿火山坡面涌流而下。
- His anger spilled out like lava.他的愤怒像火山爆发似的迸发出来。
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literally
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| adv.照字面意义，逐字地；确实 |
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- He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
- Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候，她不走到真正要昏厥了，决不肯坐下来。
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peeking
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| v.很快地看( peek的现在分词 )；偷看；窥视；微露出 |
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- I couldn't resist peeking in the drawer. 我不由得偷看了一下抽屉里面。
- They caught him peeking in through the keyhole. 他们发现他从钥匙孔里向里窥视。 来自辞典例句
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descend
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| vt./vi.传下来，下来，下降 |
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- I hope the grace of God would descend on me.我期望上帝的恩惠。
- We're not going to descend to such methods.我们不会沦落到使用这种手段。
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ledge
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| n.壁架，架状突出物；岩架，岩礁 |
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- They paid out the line to lower him to the ledge.他们放出绳子使他降到那块岩石的突出部分。
- Suddenly he struck his toe on a rocky ledge and fell.突然他的脚趾绊在一块突出的岩石上，摔倒了。
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infamous
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| adj.声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的，邪恶的 |
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- He was infamous for his anti-feminist attitudes.他因反对女性主义而声名狼藉。
- I was shocked by her infamous behaviour.她的无耻行径令我震惊。
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voracious
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| adj.狼吞虎咽的，贪婪的 |
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- She's a voracious reader of all kinds of love stories.什么样的爱情故事她都百看不厌。
- Joseph Smith was a voracious book collector.约瑟夫·史密斯是个如饥似渴的藏书家。
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spines
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| n.脊柱( spine的名词复数 )；脊椎；（动植物的）刺；书脊 |
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- Porcupines use their spines to protect themselves. 豪猪用身上的刺毛来自卫。
- The cactus has spines. 仙人掌有刺。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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leopard
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| n.豹 |
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- I saw a man in a leopard skin yesterday.我昨天看见一个穿着豹皮的男人。
- The leopard's skin is marked with black spots.豹皮上有黑色斑点。
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dense
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| a.密集的，稠密的，浓密的；密度大的 |
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- The general ambushed his troops in the dense woods. 将军把部队埋伏在浓密的树林里。
- The path was completely covered by the dense foliage. 小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。
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blot
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| vt.弄脏（用吸墨纸）吸干；n.污点，污渍 |
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- That new factory is a blot on the landscape.那新建的工厂破坏了此地的景色。
- The crime he committed is a blot on his record.他犯的罪是他的履历中的一个污点。
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