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Crush them a bit between your fingers, place 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls in a tea strainer, add a cup of boiling water, and steep in a covered vessel for 15 minutes.

用你的手指来粉碎他们，然后放1至2茶匙到茶滤网，再到一杯热开水，最后放进有盖茶壶中浸泡15分钟。

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Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, said the imbalance in spending before and after payday in July was the biggest it has ever seen, though the drop-off wasn't as steep in August.

沃尔玛公司是世界上最大的零售商，说它见过的最大的发薪前后消费失衡是在7月份；虽然7月份的消费下降不如8月份剧烈。

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In Germany this winter, the governing Christian Democrats proposed steep rate cuts to try to balance the market.

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Some 3,600 firefighters are attacking the flames in steep terrain, using bulldozers, tractors and hand tools.

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"Both reports are very stark reminders of the steep recession that we find ourselves in.

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So, the steep fall in vandalism correlates with a steep rise in the use of social media.

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Retailers were burned in 2008 when consumer demand dropped sharply after holiday inventory orders were placed, resulting in steep pricing discounts in order to move merchandise.

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Times Co. began trying to sell its stake in the Red Sox and related properties in late 2008 when steep declines in revenue at its core newspaper business were threatening the company's ability to manage its debt.

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