A flat roof, especially the roof of an Indian or Eastern house that is used as a cool resting area.
（尤指印度或东方房屋中用于纳凉的）平屋顶
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Unlike what you see here in the United States, most houses in Gujarat (and most of India) will have a terraced roof, i.e., a flat roof with stairs leading up to it, either from inside the house or from the outside.
A tiled roof is almost as cool, and not nearly so heavy, as a terraced roof; and if properly constructed is much more durable and fire-proof than a thatched one.
After this introduction, visitors are encouraged to stroll on the terraced roof, where views of the Kawerau Gorge are framed under the translucent canopy floating overhead.
Terraced roofs have a further great advantage over thatched roofs in that they are fire-proof.
Clark could catch glimpses of terraced roofs beyond.