Snow announced the approach of winter.

雪宣告了冬季的来临。

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In the past, before the approach of the winter solstice, every household would make the cakes to worship their ancestors or use as gifts for relatives and friends.

在过去，冬至来临前每家每户都会制作年糕来祭祖、或者作为走亲访友的礼物。

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The approach of winter brings cold weather.

冬天的临近使天气转冷了。

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Combined with Russians' traditional uneasiness about the approach of winter, this risks public panic, which could sweep away Mr Yeltsin, Mr Chernomyrdin, and who knows what else besides.

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