而超过了世界三分之一的人口则遭受缺水压力，过度使用地下水的最重要后果将出现在使用大部分地下水的农业领域。

While over a third of the world's population suffers from water stress, the most important consequences of overusing groundwater will be in agriculture, where most groundwater is used.

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过度抽取地下水也是缺水城市地区面临的主要问题，尽管人们正努力缩减城市人口和用水需求。

Excessive pumping of groundwater is also a major problem that plagues thirsty urban areas as they struggle to keep up with rising populations and water demand.

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