英语听力：探索发现 2012-12-09 美洲大平原 American Serengeti—19
时间：2018-12-27 作者：英语课 分类：探索与发现2012年
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But their success hasn't gone unnoticed. From many miles away, the short-faced bear can smell blood on the breeze. He sniffs 1 his way towards the source.
Meanwhile, satisfied and sleepy, the pride settles down for a snooze. More than twice the weight of the pride's most powerful lion, the short-faced bear is a daunting 2 sight. Its trump 3 card is to use its massive size to frighten hunters from their kill.
But the lions won't give up their hard-won meal without a fight. This time the bear's scare tactics just don't work. The lion's numbers are against him. And despite his annoying hunger, he backs down. The autumn winds are rising, carrying another scent 4 across the plains. And once again the bear's nose senses course.
1 sniffs
v.以鼻吸气，嗅，闻( sniff的第三人称单数 )；抽鼻子（尤指哭泣、患感冒等时出声地用鼻子吸气）；抱怨，不以为然地说
- When a dog smells food, he usually sniffs. 狗闻到食物时常吸鼻子。 来自辞典例句
- I-It's a difficult time [ Sniffs ] with my husband. 最近[哭泣]和我丈夫出了点问题。 来自电影对白
2 daunting
adj.使人畏缩的
- They were faced with the daunting task of restoring the house.他们面临着修复房子的艰巨任务。
- Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect.开始一项新工作有时会让人望而却步。