As the flimsy constructs soared, the men paid out twine until the kites reached three or four thousand feet.随着这轻薄的东西向上飞升，这些人慢慢放出细绳，直到风筝飞到三四千英尺高。The drought has caused the price of hay to soar, and the price of cattle has plummeted.干旱的天气造成草价飞升，牛的价格因此大跌。