Chapter 7: The Hunt
第7章：狩猎
The hunt for whales became our daily life. We spent hours scanning the horizon for signs of these magnificent creatures. When we found one, the entire ship came alive with activity and purpose.
捕鲸成为我们的日常生活。我们花了数小时扫描地平线寻找这些宏伟生物的迹象。当我们发现一头时，整艘船都活跃起来，有了目标和活动。
The work was dangerous and exhausting. Men were thrown from boats, injured by ropes and equipment, and sometimes lost to the sea. But the rewards were great. Each whale brought valuable oil and bones that would be sold for a high price.
工作是危险和令人疲惫的。人们被从船上抛下，被绳索和设备伤害，有时在海上失踪。但回报是巨大的。每头鲸带来有价值的油和骨头，将以高价出售。
Despite the dangers, I felt alive in a way I never had before. The challenge of the hunt, the beauty of the ocean, and the companionship of the crew made every day meaningful.
尽管有危险，我以一种从未有过的方式感到活着。狩猎的挑战，海洋的美丽，和船员的陪伴使每一天都有意义。