The ham is covered in salt to dry and preserve it, and left to hang for up to two years.

火腿上撒上了盐，以便风干保存，然后挂起来放上两年。

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Where are we supposed to hang our washing up to dry?

我们该把洗好的衣物晾在哪里？

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Can I hang it out to dry?

可以挂到外面晾干吗？

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To dry parsley, tie the plant stems together and hang them upside down in a warm, dark,airy place.

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Cotton clothing also requires more energy to maintain than polyester, since the synthetic fabric can be washed at a lower temperature, can hang to dry and doesn't need ironing.

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And then, you're worried when you get home, are the politicians going to hang you out to dry and put you on trial for murder?

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It is that time in a summit where you hang on to ever precious rumour and squeeze it dry for meaning.

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