It takes decades even a hundred years for seedlings to grow into towering big trees.

要长成参天大树还得要几十年甚至是上百年的时间。

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Fans of the festive season are looking for unique ways to decorate, ditching traditional pine trees in favour of towering piles of pillows, floral blooms and candles.

圣诞大咖们想要用种新奇的方式庆祝节日，在圣诞树上“开刀”，用成堆的枕头、花束和蜡烛打造今冬别样圣诞树。

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Wandering in the primeval secondary forests around Jin Guan Lake, you will be among the towering trees and interweaving vines with the birds singing and cicadas chanting for you.

徘徊在金光湖原始次生林中，但见古木参天、藤萝交织，细听群鸟啭啁、竹影鸣啴。

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"We destroy these resources at our peril, " Clinton said during his visit to the park, known for its towering, fog-shrouded mountain peaks, dripping trees and exotic birds.

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As we floated past rows of towering ahuejote trees, all was peaceful, save for the barks of a small dog running along the shore.

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