The idea that dams can change weather patterns is not new.

大坝可以改变天气模式的提法并不新鲜。

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Higher temperatures could mean longer growing seasons for some farmers but might also bring more pests or change weather patterns that some crops depend on.

——对有些农民来说，高温意味着更长的作物生长期，但是也可能增加害虫的数量，或者改变某些作物赖以生存的气候形式。

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There's going to be a change in the weather.

天气将有变化。

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However,a minor accident and weather conditions forced a change in plans.

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Helen chose you without reason because she loves you without cause; embrace her without question and watch your weather change. Let go.

海伦毫无理性地选择了你，因为她对你的爱,也无原因，别问什么，拥抱她,看着你的境遇变迁，放开。

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Spending 20 minutes walking allows me to be in contact with what is season like, and what is the day-to-day change and the weather.

每天花上二十分钟走路，这让我,感受到了每个季节的不同，也感受到了每天的变化和每日的天气。

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More importantly, some scientists are concerned that the flow of desalinated water into the sea could disrupt the Gulf Stream, which could change weather patterns.

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This would normally change weather patterns in rather predictable ways.

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Working with graduate student Qinglu Lin, Bornstein found that cities also can change regional weather patterns.

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