The overloaded and unwieldy sled forged ahead, Buck and his mates struggling frantically under the rain of blows.A hundred yards ahead the path turned and sloped steeply into the main street.

• 因超载而行动不灵活的雪橇朝前猛进，巴克及他的伙伴们在雨点般的抽打下疯狂地挣扎着，路在一百码前拐了个弯，呈陡坡通到大街上。