Researchers said the project was part of efforts to prepare for a future in which humans spend extended periods of time in space — and might like a cold beer after a space walk.

研究人员称，这一项目是为将来人类长时间呆在太空所做的很多准备之一，也许以后宇航员在太空行走后能来杯冰啤酒。

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Some spacecraft may have problems while in space after a certain amount of time.

一些宇宙飞船在太空中停留一段时间后可能会出现问题。

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After the kill the men and old women collect in an open space and eat a meal of whale meat.

猎杀结束后，男人们和年长的妇女们聚在一个空地吃了一顿鲸肉宴。

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