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Fish Tank Kings  改造鱼缸大作战

 cntic 2012-12-25

Fish Tank Kings改造鱼缸大作战

People have been fascinated with fish as pets since the days of the Roman Empire. Interestingly, they were kept under guest beds in tanks made of marble. By the mid-1800s, glass panes had been combined with tank designs, which allowed for better viewing. What's more, keeping fish in these glass aquariums became all the rage. Over time, more advances like air pumps, water filters, and water heaters were made to help marine life stay alive longer in tanks.
Fish tanks range from glass bowls to huge public aquariums. Most people are quite content to experience the beauty of the undersea world at public spaces. However, some are not satisfied unless they have their own exhibits in their homes or offices. Furthermore, they don't care for typical, store-bought fish tanks, so they go to specialists like Living Color Aquariums in Florida. Catch National Geographic Channel as they dive into the world of specially made aquariums in Fish Tank Kings this month.


人们自罗马帝国时期以来就醉心於将鱼类纳为宠物。有趣的是,这些鱼类是被豢养在客床底下的大理石水缸里。到了十九世纪中期,玻璃嵌板被融入了水缸设计内,使得观赏上更为方便。此外,把鱼养在这些玻璃水族箱的作法也大为盛行。长久下来,诸如空气帮浦、滤水器及暖水设备等,更多这类的先进设备也陆续发明,用以帮助水中生物能在鱼缸里存活得更久。
鱼缸的种类从玻璃碗到大型的公共水族箱都有。大部份的人能在公共场所体验海底世界的美就已经很满足了。然而有些人非得要在自家或办公室里拥有自己的展示品才会满意。不但如此,他们还不喜欢一般的市售鱼缸,所以他们会去寻求像是佛罗里达州鲜活色彩公司的水族箱专家来帮忙。本月份敬请收看国家地理频道《改造鱼缸大作战》,随他们一头跳入这些特制水族箱的世界里。


  1. fascinatevt. 使著迷,吸引(常用被动语态)
    be fascinated with/by...被……所吸引
    Joanne was fascinated by the ancient drawings on the walls of the cave.
    琼安被山洞岩壁上的古老绘画所吸引。
  2. allow for...使……发生 成为可能
    The new policy would allow for more students to receive financial aid.
    这项新政策会使更多学生能够得到经济上的援助。
  3. be all the rage流行,风行
    Social networking sites have become all the rage with people the world over.
    各种社群网站在世人间蔚为风行。
  4. marinea. 海的,海洋的
    Zoe wants to become a marine biologist so she can study and live with dolphins.
    柔依想成为一位海洋生物学家,这样她就可以研究海豚并和它们一起生活。
  5. range from A to B范围从 A 到 B
    Fans of that singer range from teens to people in their 50s and 60s.
    那位歌手的粉丝从青少年到五、六十岁的人都有。
  6. contenta. 满足的,满意的 (= satisfied)
    Sally is content with her new home because it has everything she has ever wanted.
    莎莉对她的新家非常满意,因为它具备了她一直以来想要的一切。
  7. exhibitn. 展览品 & vt. 展出
    The gallery has agreed to exhibit the artist's latest collection of paintings.
    那间画廊已同意展出该艺术家的最新一批画作。
  8. care for...喜欢 想要……(仅用於否定句或疑问句中)
    Would you care for something to eat or drink?
    你想要吃点或喝点什麽吗?

  1. marble n. 大理石
  2. pane n. 嵌板,镶板
  3. aquarium n. 水族箱;水族馆
  4. air pump n. 空气帮浦
  5. water filter n. 滤水器
  6. water heater n. 暖 热水器

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