All that neighbours knew about the reclusive man was that he had lived in the building for about 20 years.

关于那名隐居者邻居们所知道的就是他已经在那栋楼里住了大约二十年了。

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A building is alive, like a man.

建筑是有生命的，就像一个人。

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Pointing at a large concrete building in central Zlitan, the man added: "They have a close watch on all our movements."

这位人士指着位于利坦中心的一幢大型混凝土建筑说，“他们对我们的一举一动了如指掌。”

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