During high tide sea level is just under the level of the deck giving the impression of walking on water.

在涨潮时海平面恰巧在平台之下，给人以行走在水面上的印象。

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People sprawl in deck chairs or sit under umbrellas.

人们四肢舒展地躺在沙滩椅上，或坐在遮阳伞下。

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She foundherself a space in one of the crowded corridors below deck and sat, armscrossed, legs tucked under her.

她发现自己坐在轮船甲板下面拥挤的走廊里，抱着胳膊，盘着腿。

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There are seven surfboards in the laundry room and two long boards under the front deck.

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So President Thabo Mbeki and Nigeria's Olsegun Obasanjo were part of an international group of mediators who recommended dissolving the Parliament, which is under the control of the president to clear the deck before these elections, and he's refused to do it.

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