A famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu describes the day: "Rains fall heavily as Qingming comes, and passers-by with lowered spirits go."

唐代诗人杜牧在一首著名的诗中这样描述这一天：“清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。”

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The rains fall soft upon your fields.

雨滴浸润你的心田。

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When seasonal rains fall, water collects behind the dam.

当季节性降雨开始，雨水便会聚集在砂坝之后。

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While McClellan waited to attack the Confederate capital, heavy rains began to fall.

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Rains have started to fall and are expected to pick up fully in the next two or three weeks.

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That has led to severe erosion and left Haitians vulnerable to massive landslides when heavy rains fall.

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The rains are already starting to fall, and an anxious night lies ahead.

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Some states, like Georgia, may have less pollen after days of flooding rains, but the extra dampness is the perfect climate for mold, a major fall allergy, Dr. Piltch says.

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