A retaining wall was constructed on the south side of the house, containing an elevated garden space that rests on a higher level than the house itself.

在房子的南侧建造了一个挡土墙，包含一个抬高的花园空间，它建立在一个比房子本身更高的层面上。

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A large combined lounge and dining area is placed in the centre of the building, which cantilevers over a stone retaining wall at one side of the sloping site.

一个大的联合休息室和餐厅布置在建筑的中心，这个区域从位于倾斜场地一侧的挡土墙悬挑出来。

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The secret is maintaining a balance between courage and confidence on one side, and retaining a sense of humbleness and modesty on the other side.

把握好尺度的秘诀就是把握好勇气，自信，和卑微，谦虚之间的平衡关系。

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It had been Rangers' first effort on target but secured a draw that will leave the blue half of Glasgow the happier, retaining a cushion over a Celtic side who have a game in hand.

BBC: Celtic 1-1 Rangers

We have seen -- and the President has been briefed and I think General McChrystal made mention of the steady but sure progress in training and retaining an Afghan national army and police, and some improvements that Ambassador Eikenberry mentioned on the governance side.

WHITEHOUSE: 5/10/10: White House Press Briefing