"If we get a major flood," he says, "it's all over."

如果我们遭受一场大洪水，一切就都完了。

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By the 19th century, the canal fell into disrepair thanks to neglected maintenance, a major flood, and heavy pollution.

到19世纪，由于疏于维护，大洪涝和污染严重，大运河的命运陷入塌毁的境地。

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When you enter puberty, it might seem like your sleeves are always getting shorter and your pants always look like you're ready for a flood - that's because you're experiencing a major growth spurt.

当你进入青春期，你的袖子看起来总是在变短，你的裤子看起来似乎总是为洪水准备的——那是因为你正在经历主要的生长陡增期。

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And in the event of a major flood, the MTA will deploy heavy duty pumping trains to remove water trapped in the tunnels beneath the rivers.

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They may get a rude awakening when a major storm, flood, earthquake or fire hits their communities.

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The floods were a catalyst for major flood defence investment, including defences at Jaywick, Essex, which protected 2, 600 properties.

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