People suffered many hardships during that long winter.

在那个漫长的冬季，人们吃了很多苦头。

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Television helps to relieve the boredom of the long winter evenings.

电视有助于打发漫长无聊的冬夜。

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Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter.

许多中国北方人有储存食物的习惯，尤其是为了漫长的冬天。

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He stayed in Seth's cabin and hunted animals every day of that long lonely winter.

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Everything they said remained frozen all winter long, and did not melt until spring.

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The long,cold winter is over.

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It has been a positive experience, although the long winter meant this colony did not survive.

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So, what grandmother used to do after a long winter, businesses need to do in December.

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Either way, Obama should prepare for a long winter playing defense on his signature legislation.

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