We used to pass by the freight sheds looking for rotten fruit - but even that was scarce.

我们常从货车棚旁走过，看看有没有烂水果，可甚至连这也很难得。

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In a world in which food is scarce, it is smart for an animal to eat when it can and storeupthe fat, and suicidal to pass up the chance for sweet fruit or fresh meat.

在一个食物缺少的时代，一个动物能够随时吃到东西储存脂肪并且由于错过吃甜果和肉而导致自杀，这点是很聪明的。

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In a world in which food is scarce, it is smart for an animal to eat when it can and storeupthe fat, and suicidal to pass up the chance for sweet fruit or fresh meat.

在一个食物缺少的时代，一个动物能够随时吃到东西储存脂肪并且由于错过吃甜果和肉而导致自杀，这点是很聪明的。

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