Ripe melons harvested after a prolonged period of heavy rain should be less sweet than other ripe melons.

长期大雨后收获的熟瓜，其甜度应低于其他熟瓜。

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The latest confirmed case of human bird flu took place in the worst snow-stricken province of Hunan, where prolonged low temperatures, icy rain and heavy snow have caused blackouts and traffic chaos.

最新确认的一例人感染禽流感病毒案发生在遭受雪灾重创的湖南，该地天气持续低温，冻雨以及大雪已造成该地用电紧张，交通不畅。

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Millbrook, Polperro, Helston, Newlyn and Perranporth were among many areas affected by heavy and prolonged rain last month.

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