Audiobook Dictation: “On awaking, my first thought was…”

On awaking, my first thought was to observe the intensity of the light.

醒来后，我的第一个念头就是观察光线的强弱。

I was possessed with an apprehension lest the electric light should grow dim, or fail altogether.

我一直担心那电光会变暗，甚至完全熄灭。

The shadow of the raft was clearly outlined upon the surface of the waves.

木筏的影子清晰地映在波面上。

It must be as wide as the Mediterranean or the Atlantic--and why not?

这片海想必和地中海或大西洋一样宽广——又有何不可呢？

My uncle took soundings several times.

叔叔测了好几次水深。

But when the pick was shipped again, Hans pointed out on its surface deep prints as if it had been violently compressed between two hard bodies.

可是当镐头被拉上来时，汉斯指着它表面上的深深印痕，那样子仿佛它曾被两个坚硬的东西狠狠夹压过。

I looked at the hunter.

我看了看那位猎人。

I had rather not disturb him while he is quiet.

趁他安静的时候，我还是别去打扰他为好。

I return to the Icelander.

我又回到那个冰岛人身边。

"Teeth!" I cried, considering the iron bar with more attention.

“牙齿！”我一边更仔细地端详那根铁棒，一边喊道。