That's why, in the English-speaking world, it's thought to be bad luck to wander under an open ladder — in other words, through the evil spirits.

这就是为什么在英语国家中从一架打开的梯子下走过——换句话说，也就是从恶灵之间穿过——被认为是件倒霉事。

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Wander along the main thoroughfare with people from all over the world, through clouds of scented tobacco smoke, past tacky souvenir shops for tourists that trade right next to bulk foodstuff shops for locals, and stop at a random cafe table for a spot of sweet black tea and people watching.

BBC: The local side of Qatar��s capital