Seen from a distance, the effect was like heat shimmer over the whole rookery.

隔着一定距离亲眼目睹，这效果就象有热源点亮了全部鸟巢。

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Everything seemed to shimmer in the heat.

在高温下所有的东西都好像在发光。

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Add broad beans, rice, millet and sticky rice into the pot, blend well. After boiling, shimmer in low heat until the nuts become tender;

加入胡豆、大米、玉米和糯米，充分混合。水开后、改小火精炖，直至坚果都变软；

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