13 Here, the breeze was still and the waves were quiet, aquatic flora rich and sumptuous, and not only were shoals of fish numerous, but there were also dolphins and other large marine mammals dwelling around. At this moment, the fishing boats shut off their motors and proceeded to move slowly, because the mermaid has a poor eyesight but a very sharp hearing and would thus flee at the slightest sound of a machine.
十四 大约九点钟，一直在注意观察的总指挥突然发出信号，大家立即奔向各自的岗位。
14 Around nine o’clock, the general commander, who was always paying attention and keeping watch, suddenly gave out a signal and instantly everyone ran to their respective positions.
十五 顺着前方看去，隐约见一个黄褐色的东西正忽忽悠悠地飘游着，这正是科学家们寻找已久的人鱼。
15 Looking in the forward direction, one could vaguely distinguish a tawny thing carelessly floating around. This was precisely the mermaid whom the scientists had been seeking for such a long time.
十六 六只小艇被放下大船，迅速往指定地点包抄过去。
16 Six skiffs were lowered from the large ship and swiftly moved toward their specified locations in an outflanking maneuver.
十七 四只小艇干脆利落地撒网；另外两只小艇带着标枪手，正向包围圈里逼近。
17 Four skiffs rapidly and efficiently cast their nets; the other two small vessels, carrying javelin throwers, were closing in on the encirclement.
十八 人鱼发现了自己的困境，拼命向尼龙绳网猛烈冲撞。
18 The mermaid became aware of the pending and fiercely charged against the nylon rope.
十九 “人鱼顶网了，人鱼顶网了！” “快捕捉！”……海面上沸腾起来，喧闹声此起彼落。
19 “The mermaid is hitting the net; the mermaid is hitting the net!” “Quick, seize it!”… The ocean surface burst into commotion, and sounds of uproar rose and fell in succession.
