Because of the great weight pressing down on them, these layers tend to fold downward at weak spots, and this finally causes an actual break in the crust.

由于巨大的重量向下压岩层，使它趋于在它的薄弱处向下折叠，这最终导致地壳的实质断裂。

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For humans to distribute their weight widely enough to not break the water's surface tension, each shoe would have to be several times larger than a football field, Lauga explained.

Lauga解释道，因为如果要让人类体重足够分散而不至于超过水的表面张力的话，每只鞋子的面积必须比足球场大数倍。

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You’ll stress about your weight, which is normal, but try to give yourself a break and appreciate the amazing adaptability of your body.

对于自己的体重，你可能会感觉到压力，这是很正常的，但尽力让你自己好好休息下，并且感激你身体神奇的适应能力吧。

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In a party political broadcast filmed at his home the Liberal Democrat leader speaks directly to camera and with real intensity about a decision which he believes has become a weight around his and his party's ankles - the decision to break his word by first signing, then breaking a pledge to vote against increases in student tuition fees.

BBC: Nick Clegg: Sorry no longer the hardest word