We were going to have a barbecue but the rain put the mockers on that idea.

我们打算露天烧烤，但因为下雨，计划泡汤了。

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When people are having a picnic, but it begins to rain, they will be so sure about something that shows the weather is going to be fine very quickly.

当人们正在野餐，但开始下雨时，他们会非常肯定地认为天气会很快好起来。

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Xiao Luo: But, it's going to rain.

小罗：可我担心马上就要下雨了。

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"But there's a long way to go and this golf course is not going to get any easier with this rain, " he added.

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The goals going forward, the mayor continues, are not just to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also those tied to acid rain, soot and mercury.

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