Before a storm, sailors cover the hatches with waterproof material.

在风暴来临之前，水手用防水材料覆盖住沧口。

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One afternoon before a storm I saw ants coming out in large numbers.

一天下午的暴雨前，我看到大批大批的蚂蚁爬出来。

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Before watering your lawn, check the weather forecast to avoid pre-watering your lawn before a storm.

在浇草地之前先查看一下天气预报，避免在暴雨前还提前灌溉。

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Before a storm, sailors cover the hatches with waterproof material.

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There was a graininess to the air, which had itself warmed and grown windless, as it always did before a storm.

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