People have always kept alpacas for their high-quality wool. Clothing made of alpaca wool is lightweight but very warm, and it is more water- and fire-resistant compared to wool made of other animals’ fur. This is because alpacas have adapted to high mountain climates, so their fur has developed to keep them comfortable in extreme weather. Interestingly, alpaca wool not only keeps people warm in winter but also cools them down in hot weather.
人们一直都有在饲养羊驼以获得优质的毛料。羊驼毛制成的衣服重量轻，但非常保暖，与其他动物毛皮制成的毛料相比，它更防水和防火。这是因为羊驼已经适应了高山气候，因此牠们的毛皮已经发展成可以让牠们在极端天气下保持舒适。有趣的是，羊驼毛不仅能让人在冬天保暖，还能在炎热的天气使人凉快。
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adapt to... 适应……
extreme a. 极端的
cool... down / cool down... 使……冷却下来
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