On August 31st a federal judge ruled that giant pumps supplying water to much of southern California were killing the smelt, which is protected under the Endangered Species Act.

8月31日，一联邦法官裁定向南加州供水的巨型水泵杀害了属于《濒危物种法》范围内的胡瓜鱼。

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The wreckage exploded in a giant fireball, killing more than 30 people. Mexican lorries are not allowed to carry hazardous material into America, but the tragedy hardly inspires confidence.

这项计划将禁止载有危险物品的墨西哥卡车进入美国境内，但是由于这场灾难，使得人们对这项计划丧失了信心。

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But that attempt was canceled after a storm caused a giant mass of snow to slide down the mountain, killing seven ethnic Sherpa guides.

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McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh praised Perez's "giant-killing performances" and "podium finishes" this season.

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Woking made a name for themselves in the 1990s with their "giant-killing" exploits, beating (then) league sides including Barnet.

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Scotland is certainly in red hot form and his goal-scoring display in Swansea's FA Cup giant-killing at holders Portsmouth earned him universal praise.

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