紅岩歷險記
另外一天，我們來到了拱門國家公園，那裡有超過二千座的砂岩拱門。
路標將通往各拱門的所有路徑分別標示為容易、中等或困難。
一定要相信這些路標！
有些拱門極為巨大，有些又長又細，不過每一個拱門都非常奇特。
我們決定再增加一個冒險體驗，因為知道在我們之前早已有數百人體驗過了。
我們在最後一天租了全功能越野車，出發橫越一千四百六十一公尺高的歡呼山口直達雞角。
我們沿著峽谷山壁顛簸開上一條單向的沙石路；我們爬得愈高，我抓著保護杆的雙手就愈使力。
如果上山曲折蜿蜒盤旋的路還不夠可怕，那麼險峻陡坡真的能嚇死人！
下山時同樣可怕的路程沿著相同的山壁而下，把我們載過小鎮來到另一個名為Fins and Things的地區·
這條路徑則是以起伏不平的陡峭滑石坡段和穿越厚沙來考驗我們的能耐。
我只管繼續緊抓我的保護杆!
當我們抵達最後一個景點－地獄的復仇時，我和我女兒立刻跳下越野車。
我們已經受夠了；就讓男生自己去對付那條路吧！
我真的很高興能活下來寫出這篇冒險故事！
arch （n.）拱，拱門【arches】，牌樓；拱形物；拱形
The Golden Arches = McDonald’s
easy, moderate or difficult
moderate中等的；適度的
The temperatures today are expected to be moderate, so I think it's OK to go to the beach.
After her surgery, Chloe was told to get a moderate amount of exercise to start strengthening her body.
moderate（v.）在會議辯論中當主持人
Frances was asked to moderate the presidential debate.
assessment （n.）評價；估計
He made a careful assessment of the situation. 他對形勢作了細緻的評估。
massive（adj.）大而重的，厚實的，粗大的；魁偉的，結實的；給人深刻印象的
They have a massive house. 他們有一座很大的房子。
She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.
她在吸食過量毒品後死亡。
If the drought continues, deaths will occur on a massive scale.
如果旱情持續，將有大批人死亡。
UTV = utility terrain vehicle多功能越野車【built for work than for recreation】
ATV = All Terrain Vehicle全地形車輛或沙灘車
recreation消遣；娛樂；遊戲
heavy-duty受重負的; 重負載的
remarkable非凡的；奇異的；引人注目的
unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning
Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man.
納爾遜．曼德拉確實是個了不起的人。
Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence.
能在羅馬這地方遇到你可真是驚人的巧合。
The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.
20世紀重大發明不斷，令人驚歎。
head out
bounced up
bounce（v.）彈起；跳躍
My wife and I always have to tell our kids not to bounce up and down on the sofa.
Ben and his friends went outside to bounce the ball around.
Susan's shiny hair always bounces when she walks.亮麗的秀髮上下飄動
gripped the rollbar
rollbar保護桿
It's basically something you could hold onto, but I don't think that's what the rollbar is created for. I think the idea is if something happens with the car and it starts to roll, these bars are very strong and sturdy, and they will protect whatever is inside the vehicle.
twist
the abrupt drop-offs were！
abrupt（adj.）突然的；意外的；（態度等）唐突的，魯莽的
She did not dare to bike down the abrupt slope. 她不敢騎著自行車衝下陡峭的斜坡。【峭的，險峻的】
I have to bounce.【非正式；= I have to leave.】
Bounce the ball on the playground
"It's getting late. I have to bounce. See you later."離開；閃人
bounce on the trampoline蹦床
equally terrifying trip
frightening = terrifying
equally ＋（adj.）
back down放棄, 打退堂鼓
I see he has backed down from the position he took last week. 我注意到他放棄了上星期的立場。
Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized.
最後，羅伯特認錯並道了歉。
Local residents have forced the local council to back down from/on its plans to build a nightclub on their street.
當地居民迫使地方議會放棄在他們住的大街上建夜總會的計劃。
challenge sb. With
slickrock
This is rock that is very smooth. And perhaps the reason it's smooth is because of the wind that blows through that area.
Mars Hill
And many people believe it's where the Apostle Paul in the Bible went to speak to a lot of the people that lived in Athens at the time. 很多人相信這是《聖經》中的使徒保羅去的地方。當時住在雅典的人很多。
And so because so many tourists go to visit this place Mars Hill, the rocks are very slippery because they've been worn down.
quicksand流沙
cling （v.）緊抓著
Sandy clung to the railing of the boat as the waves got higher and higher海浪越來越高.
On the first day of kindergarten幼稚園開學日, you will find lots of kids crying and clinging to their mothers.
cling （v.）貼近；依附
The smell of bacon clung to Nadine's clothes after she made breakfast.
Hell's Gate at Hell's Revenge地獄復仇之門
revenge （n.）報仇；報復【不可數】
revenge （v.）替…報仇
He revenged his dead brother. 他為亡兄報了仇。
to revenge a death/defeat/injustice 為一個人的死報仇／雪失敗之恥／伸張正義
The red team revenged themselves on the blue team by winning the semifinal.
紅隊在半決賽中打敗藍隊，報了一箭之仇。
hop out = get out of a vehicle
endure（v.）忍受；忍耐
Nora didn't think she could endure any more scary rides at Disneyland that day.
When they were lost in the mountains, the hikers endured thirst, hunger and cold.忍受飢寒交迫
Paul endured a lot of pain after his back surgery.
They must have been soul mates. 性情相投的人；心心相印的伙伴
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