Energy can flow across the glass but I put a lid on top, and so the water can't get out.

能量可以穿过杯壁流动，但是我在顶上加了盖子，所以水不能跑出来。

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Put a lid on a pan when boiling water.

烧水时在锅上盖好盖子。

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So why don't you just put a lid on it?

那你为什么不给它盖上盖子呢？

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Energy can flow across the glass but I put a lid on top, and so the water can't get out.

能量可以穿过杯壁流动,但是我在顶上加了盖子，所以水不能跑出来。

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