But there's evidence it was once much lusher than today, dotted with water holes and lakes.

但有证据显示那里的曾比现在植物繁茂得多，是个水塘和湖泊星罗棋布的地方。

The desert scenery slowly became lusher.

沙漠的景色慢慢变得更加茂盛。

A lusher covering of plants would shield the sediments from the elements and plant roots would hold the top soil in place.

更茂盛的植物覆盖物可以保护沉积物不受元素影响，植物根系可以固定表层土壤。

According to ancient Chinese people's observations, after this day, migrating birds will return to the north and plants will become lusher with the help of increased rainfall.

根据古代中国人的观察，在这一天之后，候鸟将返回北方，植物将在春雨的加持下葱。