The gradual drying of the soil caused by its diminished ability to absorb water results in the further loss of vegetation, so that a cycle of progressive surface deterioration is established.

土壤吸收水分的能力减弱使土壤逐渐变得干燥，导致植被进一步减少，从而建立了一个渐进的地表退化循环。

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Aerate your lawn to allow it to breathe and absorb water better.

给草坪通气，使它能够多吸收空气和水分。

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As the permafrost melts, the land loses its capacity to absorb water.

由于冻土融化，陆地会失去吸水性。

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The method can quickly judge the soil's ability to hold water and absorb nutrients.

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It combines a strand of standard plastic with a layer made from a "smart" material that can absorb water.

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And players should make sure the ball doesn't absorb water, since that makes it heavier, according to Dr. Plant.

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It also has a lower tendency to absorb water from the atmosphere.

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