Most hurricanes occur before leaf drop and during or following heavy rains.

大多数飓风出现在落叶以前，暴雨之时或暴雨之后。

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But even in the best of conditions, it can be difficult to judge how much moisture a plant needs until it shows signs of stress: leaf drop, wilting, brown edges.

但是，即便在最好的情况下，也很难在植物出现了问题(如：掉叶子、打蔫、叶边枯萎)之前判断某个植物需要多少水。

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You are the big drop of dew under the lotus leaf, I am the smaller one on its upper side, said the dewdrop to the lake.

露珠对湖水说道；“你是在荷叶下面的大露珠，我是在荷叶上面的较小的露珠。”

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There were also those couture shape drop waist dresses with full skirts that were splashed with an oversized leaf print or appliqued with generous amount of feathers.

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