1·Although several ancient cultures practiced mummification, mummies from ancient Egypt are generally more well-preserved than mummies of similar antiquity from other cultures.
尽管有几个古代文化有木乃伊化的习俗，但古埃及的木乃伊通常比其他文化中类似古代的木乃伊保存得更好。
2·There are some secrets of the pharaohs, however, that can be revealed only by studying their mummies.
但是，法老的某些秘密只有通过研究他们的木乃伊才能得以揭示。
3·Like mummies coming back from the dead, their animated faces emerge in the firelight, revealing downy wisps of beard and boyish grins.
象死而复生的木乃伊，他们的脸在火光间出现了，露出毛茸茸的小束胡须和孩子气的笑容。
4·Isigh, and walk upstairs to ponder the mummies for a while by myself.
我哀叹了一声，上楼，独自对这木乃伊沉思了一会儿。
5·Although no one knows what those mummies were eating, it's safe to say they never encountered a corn dog.
虽然没人知道那些木乃伊生前都吃些什么，不过他们从未吃过玉米热狗到时真的。