This is a simple adaptation to ensure that germination occurs following the winter conditions rather than immediately prior to their onset.

这是一种简单的适应方式，能确保它们在冬季过后发芽，而不是在此之前就早早发芽。

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Rather than immediately reject or accept a lowball deal, you should mount a careful counterattack, experts recommend.

专家建议，面对公司开出的低薪，你应该谨慎地予以“反击”，而不是直截了当地拒绝或者接受。

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Pouring concrete mixture into the sea immediately started the hardening process and rather than just dissolving in the mass of water, the substance was tough and long-lasting.

将混凝土混合物倒入大海后立即开始硬化过程，而且该物质非但不会在水中溶解，还保持坚硬耐久。

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Either way, it would be prudent for the Jaguars to consider the idea rather than immediately dismissing it.

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Rather than immediately defending him or her, or dismissing the feedback as wrong or mean-spirited, really stop and consider it.

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The cuts are split roughly evenly between military and domestic programmes, but effects will be felt over time rather than immediately.

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