2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of beef.

生产一磅牛肉需要2500加仑的水。

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It takes 869 gallons of water to produce a third of a pound of beef, about enough for a large hamburger.

而仅仅是制作一个大汉堡所需的三分之一磅牛肉，就需要消耗掉869加仑的水。

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You should drink 20 to 24 fl oz. of water for every pound lost.

每损失一磅你应该喝20到24盎司的水。

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