Terraced house
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What it really means
A house joined to neighbours on both sides, built in a row. Very common in UK cities, especially older streets. An "end of terrace" only has a neighbour on one side. Expect to hear some noise through the walls.
Chinese explanation
两侧都与邻居相连、成排而建的房子。在英国城市（尤其老街区）非常常见。"End of terrace"指排尾房，只有一侧有邻居。隔墙可能会听到一些声音。
Example conversation
A: What kind of house is it?
B: A typical two-up two-down terraced house near the station.
A：是什么类型的房子？
B：车站附近很典型的上下各两间的排屋。
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