Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building.

大火导致那栋大楼里的东西严重损毁。

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However, plowing is blamed for causing severe damage to top soil by removing the plants that protect soil from being blown or washed away.

然而，耕地被认为是对表层土壤造成严重损害的罪魁祸首，因为它清除了那些保护土壤不被吹走或冲走的植物。

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Less severe damage can be treated, however.

但是，轻微的辐射损伤是可以治愈的。

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That is why it is hard to tell a powerful storm, Hurricane Andrew, caused severe damage to the area in nineteen ninety-two.

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This is a very-- it's fascinating that it happens at all, that you have severe damage but compensated with some powerful skill.

这种现象总会发生,个体出现严重损伤,但某些技能却会变得强大以作为补偿

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These Incan buildings face severe damage if the number of visitors is not more carefully controlled.

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Louis International Airport, which suffered severe damage when tornadoes struck the region last weekend.

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There had to be severe damage from the storm, and that's still not fixed.

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Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system.

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