Clearing woodland by burning it is a trick almost as old as humanity itself, but the presence of man also increases a forest's susceptibility to fire.

烧掉树木以得到空地是几乎和人类一样古老的伎俩，但是人类的存在也增加了森林对火灾的敏感性。

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It was an old mine shaft. In a small clearing beyond I found the remains of a bucket and a rusting can.

这是一处旧时的矿井，在不远处的空地上我看到当时遗留下来的水桶和生锈的铁罐。

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But with civilian air traffic shut down, the transportation and clearing of good old-fashioned checks were being delayed.

但是由于民用航空管制，票据运输和结算的优良传统被耽误了。

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This future may well come to Sao Paulo sooner than most cities as a result of their clearing of the old world media.

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Erik Kynard of the U.S., just 21 years old, took a surprising silver medal, clearing 2.33 meters.

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