(pl. roofs) enlarge image the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehicle a flat/sloping roof a thatched/slate, etc. roof The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked. Tim climbed on to the garage roof. The roof of the car was not damaged in...
whose straw roof was just being re-thatched.I looked down between the bare rafters and through the open loft into the comfortless space below.The turkey-cock slept on the beam,and the saddle rested in the empty crib.In the middle of the shed stood a travelling carriage;the...
Take a leisurely stroll through the village and admire the beautifully preserved thatched-roof houses, ancient artifacts, and traditional crafts. For history buffs, a visit to Takayama Jinya is a must. This historic government office served as the administrative center of the Hida region during the...
Many thatched roofs last for 40 years or more, requiring minimal maintenance during this period. The thatch is replaced when it starts to thin heavily. Experienced thatchers can be found in many regions of the world, and many are part of family businesses which go back generations. In the ...
[uncountable, countable] flames that are out of control and destroy buildings, trees, etc. Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). on fire The car was on fire. A candle had set the curtains on fire. These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= ...
The bay-leaf palm derives its name from the resemblance of its leaves to the bay leaf commonly used in cooking. This versatile palm has many practical uses; its leaves are often harvested for creating thatched roofs, hats, and baskets, while its edible fruits are consumed by both humans and...
This year I’m a milk seller complaining about how the city folk make money off of our product by jacking up the prices, among other things. And we get nothing. Anne is the tea-seller serving us as we gather in the village to gripe about the problem. Here’s the final clip – ...
acottages with thatched roofs 村庄用茅屋顶[translate] a丰盛的 Sumptuous[translate] a我出院了 I left the hospital[translate] a幸运的微笑 Lucky smile[translate] a我通常一周看两次英语书。 My usual week reads two English books.[translate]
Exploration of world-famous Dujiangyan and Mt. Qingcheng will take you to experience Chengdu's great ancient works. And also you can savour ancient Chinese literature and architecture in Du Fu's Thatched Roof Cottage and Kuan Zhai Lane respectively. On the other hand, you can experience local ...
a haven for music lovers where you can immerse yourself in the melodious tunes of various musical instruments. For a glimpse into Japan's traditional village life, visit Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, a charming open-air museum that showcases traditional thatched-roof houses and allows you to expe...