If this warmingup took place, the ice caps in the poles would begin to melt, thus raising sea level several metres and severely flooding coastal cities.
如果这种变暖发生，两极的冰帽将开始融化，从而使海平面上升数米，并严重淹没沿海城市。
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In an hour the drivers will be warmingup for the main event.
一小时后车手们要为主赛做热身运动。
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As the team toured around China, things started warmingup.