[by:可可英语～www.utensil-race.com]
[00:00.00]The number of insects in the world has fallen by 45 per cent in the past 35 years. 
在过去的35年里，世界上昆虫的数量减少了45%。
[00:13.41]Scientists say this could be dangerous for humans. 
科学家称，这会给人类带来危险。
[00:17.45]A report on insect numbers has been published in the journal 'Science'. 
《科学》杂志发表了一则关于昆虫数量的报告。
[00:22.30]It says the human population has doubled since 1980 while the number of insects has nearly halved. 
报告称，自1980年以来，人类的数量翻倍，而昆虫的数量却几乎减半。
[00:30.81]One of the biggest reasons for this loss of insects is deforestation. 
昆虫数量减少的最主要的原因是滥砍滥伐。
[00:36.47]Many of the places where insects live are disappearing because of new cities and land being used for farming. 
新城建设以及土地农业化，致使许多昆虫生存的地方都消失了。
[00:44.99]Another reason is global warming. 
另一个原因就是全球变暖。
[00:49.18]Scientists say that in the UK, the number of beetles, butterflies, bees and wasps has fallen by up to 60 per cent. 
科学家称，在英国，甲壳虫、蝴蝶、蜜蜂和黄蜂的数量减少幅度达60%。
[00:58.88]Many countries are worried about the disappearance of bees and butterflies. 
许多国家都因蜜蜂和蝴蝶的消失而感到忧虑。
[01:03.61]Scientists say the decline in insect populations will lead to many problems for humans. 
科学家称，昆虫数量的减少会给人类带来许多问题。
[01:11.09]One of the biggest dangers is that there will be fewer insects to pollinate flowers. 
最大的威胁就是，给花朵授粉的昆虫会越来越少。
[01:17.30]This means that farmers will have problems growing food. 
这意味着农民种植粮食会有问题。
[01:20.98]The lead author of the report, professor Rodolfo Dirzo, said falling numbers of insects could also lead to more disease in humans. 
报告的首席作者，鲁道夫教授称，昆虫数量的减少还会给人类带来更多疾病。
[01:31.25]He said rats and mice would have less food to eat so they will move to cities and bring diseases with them. 
他说，供老鼠食用的东西越来越少，老鼠就会跑到城市，并给城市带来疾病。
[01:39.33]Dr Ben Collen from London University said we needed to stop more insects from dying. 
伦敦大学的本.科伦博士称，我们需要阻止更多昆虫死亡。
[01:47.55]He added that scientists must understand, "what species are winning and losing in the fight for survival". 
他还说，科学家必须要明白"在生存斗争中，哪些物种存活下来，哪些物种被淘汰了。"
[01:54.60]He said this knowledge would help us to protect the "helpful" insects. 
他说，这一知识会帮助我们保护益虫。