Detached house
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What it really means
A house that stands completely on its own, not joined to any neighbour. The most private and usually the most expensive house type in the UK.
Chinese explanation
完全独立、不与任何邻居相连的房子。是英国最私密、通常也最贵的住宅类型。
Example conversation
A: Is the house detached?
B: Yes, fully detached with a driveway and garden all round.
A：这房子是独栋的吗？
B：是的，完全独立，带车道，四周都有花园。
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