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In this task, given a sentence in the English language, your task is to convert it into the Chinese language.
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Due to concerns over the amount of discharge taking place in waterways, the Corps of Engineers began in the 1980s to reduce the authority granted by nationwide permits and to bar use of the permits in certain ecologically sensitive areas.
answer:
由于对水路排放量的担忧，工程兵团从20世纪80年代开始减少全国范围内许可的授权，并禁止在某些生态敏感地区使用许可。


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He urges Eastern Europe and China to take part in the fight against spam.
answer:
他敦促东欧和中国加入反垃圾邮件的战斗。


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Snow started to fall at around 12:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 12, heavy at times, and accompanied by thunder and lightning.
answer:

10月12日，星期四，大约于东部时间12：00开始降雪，雪量有时达到大雪，伴随着电闪雷鸣。


