Building over the lagoon meant that flood water, whether rushing in from the sea or down from the land, could pass underneath the house, minimising damage.
Occasionally it was at a hillside we could be in sight of the yellow weasel-like beasts rushing quickly to pass through the narrow pathway. The mountain wind sent out gust and gust of dismal sound.
偶尔在山坡路边看到有一条类似黄鼠狼似的走兽疾奔而过,山风还一阵阵发出一种凄凉的声响。
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But despite the post deadline timing, the House is not rushing to pass the bill.