广播电视英语短句 第 225 课：灌溉系统-3

They also farmed other land collectively. 他们也一起耕种其它土地。

The solar-powered irrigation systems produced an average of nearly two metric tons of vegetables per month. 太阳能灌溉系统平均每个月可以生产差不多两吨的蔬菜。

During the first year, the women kept a monthly average of almost nine kilograms of vegetables for home use. 第一年，妇女月平均自留大约9公斤的蔬菜家用。

They sold the surplus produce at local markets. 他们将剩余的蔬菜销售到当地市场上。

The earnings greatly increased their ability to buy food during the dry season which can last six to nine months. 收入极大的提高了他们购买食物的能力在持续6-9个月的干旱期 。