The Olympic torch did not burn properly during the opening ceremony, an ice-making machine broke down as did several buses, and unseasonably mild weather caused events to be postponed.

在开幕式上点火炬仪式进行地不顺利，一个冰制机器出故障，好几辆运输车也抛锚，异常转暖的天气让主办方不得不推迟赛事安排。

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The Olympic torch did not burn properly during the opening ceremony, an ice-making machine broke down as did several buses, and unseasonably mild weather caused events to be postponed.

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