The underground chamber remained a secret for nearly 1, 600 years, until an archaeologist noticed rectangular patches of soft clay in the pyramid's floor—a telltale sign of a grave.

这地下墓室的秘密尘封了近1600年之久，直到一位考古学家发现了在塔内地面上的矩形软土——它泄露了墓穴的秘密。

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Despite what you may have been told or may feel showing your child affection is not a sign of being "soft" or "not tough", it's a sign of being a loving and caring human being.

尽管别人可能告诉过你，你也许会这么想，但向你的孩子表达自己的情感绝不是“软弱”或“不够坚强”，而是表明你是一个懂得爱和关心的人。

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So if your child has two hours free on Sunday, don't immediately think he is going soft and sign him up for Portuguese lessons.

因此，如果您的孩子周日有两个小时自由，不要马上就想到他会松劲，并逼迫他立即上葡萄牙语课。

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Campaign finance reform provided the most dramatic moment in the candidates' last encounter, held in the upstate city of Buffalo in September, when Long Island congressman Lazio confronted Clinton with demands she sign a deal to eliminate the use of soft money in their campaigns.

CNN: Clinton hits Lazio over campaign reform in New York debate

In another, one of Cobb's sons stands in front of a Coca-Cola sign a fitting juxtaposition because Cobb made millions as an early investor in the soft-drink company.

WSJ: Ty Cobb: A Juicy Look At the Georgia Peach

Although Mr Bush opposed any restrictions on soft money while he was running for the presidency, since taking office he has said he will sign any legislation which "improves the system" now in place.

BBC: US campaign finance 'set for overhaul'