First, as they grow taller, big trees become thicker and less flexible: when winds blow across the surrounding cleared land, there is nothing to stop their acceleration.

首先，随着大树长高，它们变得越来越粗、越来越不灵活：当风吹过周围的空地时，没有什么可以阻挡它们加速。

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The firm’s decision to stop sales and production in America is a substantial blow for the stumbling car giant.

丰田在北美停止生产和销售的计划对于这个已经步履蹒跚的汽车巨人来说无疑是个巨大的打击。

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Stop at the gas station and we'll blow up the tyres.

在加油站停一下，我们要给轮胎打气。

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The fights are fierce but brief: the referee will step in and stop the bout quickly when a combatant is pinned down and taking blow after blow to the head.

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Sadly, there is no independent referee who can blow a whistle and stop the game, assess a penalty and make you obey the rules.

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