他对科学也没有多大贡献——但阿蒙森也没有，他唯一的兴趣就是成为第一个到达极点的人。

Nor did he contribute much to science—but then nor did Amundsen, whose only interest was in being first to the pole.

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皮尔利在他的日记里喜气洋洋地写道：“终于到达极点了！”

A jubilant Peary wrote in his diary: "The Pole at last!"

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探险家们曾将尝试坐船、坐热气球或用狗拉雪橇来到达北极点，但都失败了，死在探险过程中的就有几十人。

Explorers had tried to reach the North Pole by ship, dogsled and balloon, but all fell short, and scores had died trying.

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